horsepower 1988 MC Prostar 190 with 350 engine?

(billyboard) · (billyboard) **Join Date: Apr 2004** 05-07-2004, 7:06 AM

Anyone know the approximate horsepower for 1988 Mastercraft Prostar 190 with 350 engine?
Thanks

(lake_side) · (lake_side) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 05-07-2004, 7:26 AM

is it the 350 or 351

(billyboard) · (billyboard) **Join Date: Apr 2004** 05-07-2004, 7:33 AM

I have been trying to determine the engine size too. The owners manual mentions a 350 (not a 351) but the original sales brochure mentions a 351 and not a 350.
First, does that make a big difference in HP? What is it for either of them?
Second, I'll upload a picture of the engine in case that helps.

(will5150) · (will5150) **Join Date: Oct 2002** 05-07-2004, 7:51 AM

I would bet it's 270 HP- It doesn't look to be fuel injected- but if so, that could raise the HP slightly. Either way, it's a good amount for a light boat.

(rem_pss308) · (rem_pss308) **Join Date: Mar 2004** 05-07-2004, 8:08 AM

That is a Ford engine. ( the distributor in the front. the Gm distibutor will be in the back.
The didnt start putting in fuel injection until 1994
I have a GT-40 351 it has 285 horses.
The standard Ford had 275 HP
You can call Mastercraft with the Vin and get the details.

(billyboard) · (billyboard) **Join Date: Apr 2004** 05-07-2004, 8:14 AM

Thanks Mike. Is the Ford engine the 350 or 351?
Thanks Will. It is not fuel injected.

(wiltok) · (wiltok) **Join Date: Feb 2003** 05-07-2004, 8:20 AM

Bill,

Had the same the same boat/engine combination. Mike is right on the hp - and the boat has plenty of power. In fact, that boat is a blast to drive, turns on a dime. Only drawback, it's a really harsh ride on rough water.

-Keith

dubers 05-07-2004, 8:35 AM

I have the same year Tri Star 190. It's a Ford 351 and I'm pretty sure it's rated at 275 hp like stated above.

(rem_pss308) · (rem_pss308) **Join Date: Mar 2004** 05-07-2004, 8:42 AM

Ford makes the 351
and chevrolet makes the 350
Mastercraft did not install fuel injection until 1994 so I would say it is not fuel injected.

(nauty) · (nauty) **Join Date: Feb 2004** 05-07-2004, 8:42 AM

Standard HP for the Ford 351 PCM is 260hp. I could be wrong, but I think they offered an upgrade to 285hp? I have a standard FORD 351 PCM engine (carborated) and it is 260hp.

deiselgrover 05-07-2004, 8:42 AM

351 is Ford. They made 2 versions of that motor, the Windsor and the Cleveland. The Cleveland is 285 and the Windsor is a little less. 350 is Chevys version of the 351. Here is a pic of my 92 351 Cleveland. Either one you have is plenty of H.P.!

(Message edited by deiselgrover on May 07, 2004)

(lake_side) · (lake_side) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 05-07-2004, 11:52 AM

I have the same motor in my tri star and it is a 260 hores the up grade would be the gt 40.

(dbjts) · (dbjts) **Join Date: Nov 2003** 05-07-2004, 11:53 AM

Billy you have got yourself a 351 Ford Windsor with a Holly carb pushing out 260HP don't let anyone tell you different.