Our "New" 2001 Moomba Outback - Engine?

[Elite Marine]

Just picked up a near mint 2001 Outback. The interior is like the boat was never used - EVER. It shows 192 hours on the meter, but I cant believe it even has that many.

Heres my question - Has a 5.7 Carb engine. I am about to trade in a boat with a 2003 Volvo 5.7 GTX EFI engine with 75 hours. What are your thoughts about me swapping engines? Id have a lower hour engine, but most of all EFI.

I know these boats never came with Volvo engines, but they are the same block, and internals as the Indmar.

[maxpower220]

What is the HP rating on the Volvo. I thought most of those were still rated in the mid 200s. Also, what is the max RPM range on that engine. A lot of things are situated closely in the DD boat, are you sure everything will fit?

It seems like a lot of unknowns, but I'd like to see it done. I would not try it.

[dru1974]

Not great for resale I bet

[kaneboats]

I'm pretty sure your Indmar engine is rated at 310 HP. I had a 2000 Outback with that engine with about 500 hrs. on it and it ran perfectly. It was also the fastest Outback anyone had ever been around. I really doubt I'd swap it for a Volvo.

[New Guy]

I have over 750 hours on my 325 indmar and it runs like a champ. I definitely would not trade it for a volvo. GM power!!

[viking]

Probably alot of time/money for nothing gained