2004 merc stock reeds

[Lineman2002]

I've heard different opinions on this from folks here in arkansas which is better and why when talkin about stock reeds vs carbon reeds I've heard that u can't beat hydrotech reeds but not sure

[MWhite]

I've heard different opinions on this from folks here in arkansas which is better and why when talkin about stock reeds vs carbon reeds I've heard that u can't beat hydrotech reeds but not sure

In my opinion the stock metal reeds work the best over carbon reeds, but there not very user friendly when one brakes and it gos in the engine,and tears up things vs the carbon reeds if it brakes it just past through r gets smashed and doesn't hurt the motor, the hydrotect reeds work well and so does the boysens, just my thoughts.

[Lineman2002]

In my opinion the stock metal reeds work the best over carbon reeds, but there not very user friendly when one brakes and it gos in the engine,and tears up things vs the carbon reeds if it brakes it just past through r gets smashed and doesn't hurt the motor, the hydrotect reeds work well and so does the boysens, just my thoughts.

That's what I have heard that the stock reeds perform the best But I'm not mercury guru I guess it would best to put carbon reeds in my new motor I'm havin built

[atgill]

I just put Boysen reeds and 50hp carbs on my engine, it does run better, Idle smoother, got about 3 mph faster.
But my boat is the rivertrail 100 guage with all the floors,sides ect..kinda heavy, factory sprayed in liner, all my crappie stuff. NOT a rocket !!
These guys here can make one haul a** on the right hull

[Lineman2002]

Just to tell u alittle about this motor is 2004 40hp merc 3cyl it's got the 60hp upgrades ported and balanced and blueprinted also a exhuast tuner it's gettin built now and mechanic said he was gonna use the stock reeds bc they perform very well in thes motors

[Cajun Special]

Who did your motor work?