more oomph from my 68 950 I6

[MJ POWERSPORTZ]

what can i do to get more power from my 68 95hp inline 6? or what powerhaeds can i run on that midsection, im getting a vandal and i want to build a good inline...thanks

[MJ POWERSPORTZ]

shouldnt my block be silver? it still has the wire and the led deal thru the block bolt to... it says tiger on the side of the block as well is that right? for a 68 950 ill take pics tonight so yall can see what i mean...

[Maple Leaf]

Just get a 1500 or an XS. Although a 1500 powerhead won't bolt up to your mid keep that in mind. But Thats what im goina be running on my Vandal when its finished:)

[Raceman]

No powerhead after '71 (or a '72 115 ONLY) will bolt to your mid. Performance mods for your engine.............. for all practical purposes ZERO. In some of the early years (I'm not familiar with the '68 motors outside the fact that they were the earlier crossflow design combustion chambers as opposed to the superior direct charge that came along in 1970) there were some similarities between upper and lower horespowers in a given year, such as 950 and 1250 in the year you're talkin', but tracking down parts and changing them for VERY MINOR performance increases wouldn't be worth your while.

Learn to love it like it is, or upgrade to something newer/stronger.

[Mark75H]

If its a 95 its a 66 or 67, in 68 the year available power was 100 and 125.

If your motor doesn't make as much power as your boat needs, you will need to go to a V-6. Operating the old higher power inlines is getting to be more trouble than it is worth to the average boater.

[MJ POWERSPORTZ]

i looked up my serial# it is a 67.. that sux, i guess ill have to get a differnt motor, go back to the v4s i guess

[largecar91]

A 70 or 71 135 powerhead will bolt up.

[Dave S]

The 95 was a 100 with small bore carbs. I think they can be made to run if a small light L6 is needed. A 135 is the easy way out. If ya got skills and low bucks a 90 cid motor can be made to run. Better tha a100 cid? Well it has better chamber shape for fuel and timing settings with the days gas. The rods were the weak link. Just My .02:leaving:

[Mark75H]

95 was a 110 with smaller carbs. 95 and 110 have longer stroke

[Dave S]

Bigger bore.;)

[Mark75H]

I gotta start wearing my glasses, Dave was right the first time, 95 was just 90ci like the 100 and the 110 has bigger bore

[Dave S]

I didn't start drinking yet so I got my fackts.:rolleyes:

[Bruster]

I have a dealer rebuilt drop on 135 that has never been fired. The parts & labor were over $1000 some time back and was never picked up by the customer. I'll take $500 + Pack & Ship. That'll make it run.


A 70 or 71 135 powerhead will bolt up.

[dirty]

Why even mess with this antiquated crap get some real horsepoWer stupid post

[Dave S]

We like old mercs......20H 30H 40H 55H 75H.....Mk75 78 Mk50 55 58 Merc 800 1000 1100 1250 1350 Bp T2X Just to start off with a small list. I even have a liking for OMCs old racing motors. I kinda like Merc V6 2.0 2.4 2.5 3.0 and the big turd 3.4 cossyworth.:cheers: A 950 motor is one of the family.:thumbsup: At least it is not a 4 stroker.:thumbsup:

[Mark75H]

Why even mess with this antiquated crap get some real horsepoWer stupid post

Not every boat can float a Verado

[MJ POWERSPORTZ]

its a classic motor going on a classic boat so get bent, if you dont like the thread get lost, ive been on this board for years, name changed a few times,i was streaming demon, quick stokerstt. ive been around, i was into v4's forever now im building an inline' never messed with one.. i have v6's im not putting one on a vandal and killing myself.. with that said thank you guys that trying to help me...

[delawarerick]

Dave S knows L6 im running one of his now. Dirty as for power go for a ride if you ever hit Miami ya know just for jokes and giggles. I'll stain em for sure and this was a 50 dollar no power motor. I gave Dave a 15 inch 950 he knows em trust me. Rick