Help, 22zx. 454 or 350? what should I buy

[South Island]

I am looking for a 22zx and don't know if I should be looking at big block power or a small block. I would like to know if any can tell why Donzi derated the boat to a max of 300hp? Is there any things important about the 22zx that I need to know before i buy one.
Thanks Brad

[rchevelle71]

I was thinking the same thing. I am preety sure they got rid of the 454, because the boat wasnt safe with the big block and the step. I would prefer the Big Block, for times when you want the extra power, but check insurance, I am sure it will be more $$$ than the 350Mag.

[Cuda]

If the money was the same, I'd go big block. I'm sure it would be a damn fun boat to drive even with the small block.

[TuxedoPk]

Do a search on 22zx...

If memory serves me correctly I remember hearing speed numbers of 61-65 with a 350 and 24 pitch prop (the prop being an important factor)

68mph with a 454 and 80mph with a 7.4

None of this is from my own experience or deemed accurate other than a summation of prior posts on this topic.

[pmreed]

454 = 7.4. The 80mph boat was supercharged.

Phil

[Lenny]

Which Sidney ???, B.C Canada, or different spelling and Australia or another completely different place.

If you are in this neck of the woods, I would love to hear from ya. Lenny. (Victoria, B.C.)

[South Island]

Hi lenny, I was out with rod in his x-18 on friday night. I do live in sidney B.C.
I us to own the cougar boat that rod bought from me. I am thinking about getting 22zx. Looking for a 454 mag mpi. I need to try and keep up with chris's nordic. If you come across any 22zx's for under 30,000 us please let me know. If you want to get ahold of me call rod. Talk to later Brad

[GarDog]

I am about to put my 22 zx up for sale its a 1997 with a 454 no steps. Iwill be asking 21K. I just took the Pic's today if you want some mail me at brent_g@bellsouth.net

GB

[boxy]

Brad, there is a 22zx for sale outside of Toronto. They are asking $28000 canadian, it is the same graphic package as Frank C's 26zx. The only drawback is that it is a 350/alpha combo, but at that price you could you could run it for a year, spend $10000 in upgrades over the winter, (bravo/whipple) and still be well under $30000 us.......

....not that I haven't thought about it or anything...
Canadian 22zx (http://www.dominionauto.com/long_entry.php?car_id=193)

[Lenny]

Big Block, IMO, you will want the power. I would lean towards the Classic 22 if it were me , but it is not me so I'll just shut-up. If you haven;t brought a boat into the Country before through the border be sure to email me prior to you doing this. I will save you a few headaches. :yes:

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Do you want a stepped hull or not?

[Uncle Fester]

First post on this site....just found it. Got a 496 on a 22ZX with labbed 24 Hydro 4 blade. Goes great straight, but I'm still cleaning my drawers from the time I was called a show off for buzzing the marina and turned the wheel too hard....60 MPH 180:umbrella:


Fester

[Lenny]

'fester,... :D , that is why I asked stepped or no step. Obviously you learned that important lesson, the rest will be easier and hopefully you do your own wash... :)

That is the learning curve that you just tri-sected but you missed a few classes. Now you have graduated. :yes: The tab and trim location, never forget...

p.s. The one in Kirkland by you, (obviously not yours' by the numbers) probably had a similar thing happen with the 502 but doesn't have a sense of humour... :eek:

[boxy]

Last night in the chat room we figured out why the 22zx I posted above is $20,000 US. It's busted. Check out the pics, the swim platform is damn near tore off :eek: