more power for tohatsu

[Menion]

Hi guys, i was wondering if it is possible to get more power out of an 18 hp tohatsu somehow??

[Spaniard_King]

yep,, throw as much junk out of the boat as possible 8-)

menion, seriuosly what do you want to achieve. maybe you should just buy a bigger engine

Garry

[steveg1100]

There are no performance add ons for outboards like car engines if you want more ponies you get another outboard.

[jackster]

unless its a 25hp detuned to an 18hp
most makers use the same block for 2 different hp motors
it use to be easy to rejet the carbs etc....
with injection and stuff now, it might be a different story

[finga64]

If I remember correct the 18 Tohy is the 15 Merc. so an upgrade to 25 isn't on the cards.
But a latish model 25 Tohy can go to 30HP.

Mine has been altered and if you want a bigger motor I have one for sale and I maybe interested in a trade on the 18. :)

[Kopey]

If you were really dead set keen you could set the reed valves back further and drill out the main jet in your carb, and advance the timing a touch, better still port out your crankcase and transfer port, and shave a few thou off your cylinderhead and run her on a higher octane fuel.

Anything's possible but at the end of the day you would have a more highly stressed engine more prone to wearing out quicker which is why your best bet would be to go for a bigger motor. Like I say "There's no substitute for cubic inches." The 18 Tohie is based of the 15 so there's no quick shortcuts to more horsepower.

Cheers Adam ;)

[Kopey]

Also got a DT30 elect start Suzi with stainless steel prop if your interested, Menion.

[Menion]

hi there kopey. HOw much u wat for the motor?? Im thinking of getting a bigger boat.

[Kopey]

Check the exact price for you tommorow Menion.

Cheers Adam

[Kopey]

She's selling for $2200 Menion. Only about 2 or 3 years old too. ;)