Ok so here is the question. Just sent rod thru side of the block on #2 cylinder of my 06' 200 ho. Have found a replacement 225 ho and it just had a new magnum lower unit put on it last year. Do I stick with the m2 that's on it or swap it out with my lightning. I am kinda a speed junkie and know the magnum is about 4 mph slower but bulletproof. What would you do??
The boat is a 01 Ranger R81 was running 70 loaded at 5700 rpm w a 25 fury 3 w the 200 ho (Yes overpowered). I literally could drive it at 70 w no hands on the wheel. The 225 is a bit much but I know it can handle it. My guess is with the m2 it will prob run the same speed due to the extra hp but the speed loss w the m2. Would you put the L1 on the 225 and get the extra 4 to 5 mph. Or just stick w the m2 and live w 70. I'd really like the 5 mph gain but don't wanna be down w a blown up lower. The lightning was never a issue on the 200ho. Will the magnum Def be way slower ..?