343 big enough for a 2012 Z3?

[simone]

We are looking at a 2012 Z3 and were wondering if a 343 engine is big enough? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[Bruizza]

I wouldn't buy a boat that big with the 343. My bro has a 2012 MB 23 TWB with 2300lbs of ballast which I believe is the same amount as themax on a Z3. It definitely needs all 409hp that the 6.0 has. He has the trim plate and that helps so I don't think the TAPS is going to magically make the 343 enough engine.

[whitlock87]

I would ask ragboy, as i know he has done a lot of testing in a Z3
here is a string he started about the Z3
http://www.tigeowners.com//forum/showthread.php?t=17347
David

[kko]

IMPO....No.

[SurfTex]

It's enough for us

We have a Z3 with the 343 and we run over 3K of ballast when surfing with taps at 4 and have had no issues with power. However, we live in Texas so elevation isn't an issue. I don't think you can go wrong with the 409 though.

[gl's-z3]

I have the 409 with high altitude prop

I ordered my Z3 with the 409. Prior to the Z3 I had a 2010 Malibu Wakesetter LSV with the Monsoon(350 hp). The monsoon with a high alt prop worked fine for the Malibu, but the Z3
is quite stout. I think if you can go the extra mile in price I would get the 409 for this boat. Either way you go, the surf wake is crazy in the Z3.

[Timmy!]

I think if you're just surfing, the 343 will probably be fine. If you want to wakeboard with full ballast, go with the 409.

[simone]

Thanks for all the opinions!!! the boat we are getting has the 343 in it, so I am glad that it should be enough power.

[Bruizza]

Do you wakeboard at all? Where do you live?

[simone]

Do you wakeboard at all? Where do you live?

I am a wakeboarder. I am from Ontario, and we do all our boarding in Muskoka.

[ragboy]

I think you would be ok but with something like the 1235 prop if doing a lot of surfing. That prop makes a huge difference. The Z3 is a beast though, and since the 409 doesn't seem to use more gas surfing, its a great option.

[IDBoating]

No matter what kind of equipment I'm using, I've never said "I wish this thing had a smaller engine."

[loudelectronics]

I run the 6.0 like in my 24v. It is a great motor. Running 4400 lbs of ballast it costs me $23 bucks average to run it. It pulls very well. No way would I go with a smaller motor in a boat this big. Just rode a new business with the 6.2 supercharged. Oh my god! That motor jumps out of the water, it was amazing. Do your self a favorite and opt for the at least the 6.0 liter motor. You will find it uses less fuel cause it does not have to work as hard.

[Wickedcummins]

I wish I had the 450 or 550.. I got the 409 but want.more

[carcrz]

I wish I had the 450 or 550.. I got the 409 but want.more

Why stop there & not go diesel? LOL