A major problem is the drive ratio...it's different in the V8's.
That aside, IF there is enough length in the engine compartment and IF the
mounts in the stringers line up and are strong enough to handle a V8....it's
still a lot of $$$ and effort.
Buy a boat that has the power you want.
Actually a 3 liter should push a little boat like that pretty good.


"trainfan1" wrote in message
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Is there anyone here who has done this - or can point to an internet
reference? Am looking at a Stingray 17 which seems severely
underpowered with the 3.0. Do the bellhousing patterns match? Are
there conversion kits / adaptors available?

Thanks, Rob