5.7 crusing RPM

jhofmann

I have a 2000 FV 242 with a 5.7 TBI 260 hp, anyone know the beat cruising RPM? It seems happy around 3500, but cannot find any test information for this model.

aero3113

jhofmann said:

I have a 2000 FV 242 with a 5.7 TBI 260 hp, anyone know the beat cruising RPM? It seems happy around 3500, but cannot find any test information for this model.

I have the same boat (2001) and like to be between 3500-3600 RPM's.

212rowboat

lots of variables... wind, current, displaced weight.... will vary. 

a vacuum gauge, if installed, will tell you all kinds of things about load.  finding a RPM that comfortably keeps you on step and that registers the highest vacuum signal you can get is going to be your sweet spot... 

i imagine the VV devices key off of MAF/MAP signal, which is for all practical purposes vacuum, to project it's data to users.  

jhofmann

Thanks for the info.