I recently purchased a complete 2003 225 3.0L EFI drop on powerhead. I have a 1996 225 3.0L EFI mid, will the 03 head be a direct bolt on and what will I need other than a powerhead gasket? Will the harness and wiring all plug and play from the 96 to the 03?
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I think the power head will bolt up . On the wiring it depends on which shift you have , may need to buy a adpater . You my want to watch your water pressure also . I think the 1996 lower ,didn't have low water inlets and the lower unit that came with the 03 had low water inlets ?
Thanks, the lower unit has been updated with the newer version. I just know the 03 powerhead is totally different that the 96...in regards to starter, alternater, pcm, intake
and coil configuration. I wasnt sure id the block was the same or if i needed a different exhaust plate on my mid section.
Correct on motors . The 02 is a down draft one like the optimaxs and has more power over the old one ,if not mod . I would check on the cowling and skirts ....may need it do a little mod ...but i may be wrong .....i do know it will bolt up .
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It will bolt up and work... however, it would be VERY wise to verify the adater plate and tuner that is in-place on the earlier model (BY SERIAL NUMBER). The early-style tuner will NOT work with that later powerhead.
Cowlings ARE different.
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