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09-08-2012 08:36 PM #76
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09-08-2012 08:44 PM #77
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09-08-2012 08:45 PM #78
Not a "RACE" engine, but the dealer did tell me it was in a baja that was in 70mph range(if you wanna believe him). I have no idea where this motor RPM's at. It's never really run out on the water.
The boat 28ft, weights about 6500-7000lbs with full tank and some passengers. Original motor was 4500 RPM at roughly 45-50mph. Was hoping this motor would get me into the 60-65mph range.Last edited by repoman3809; 09-08-2012 at 08:48 PM.
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09-08-2012 08:53 PM #79
would be better with big O ports then them head s will kill you .getting it up an out on plane you need TQ them heads i would not think of using on any thing under 500s you will have to kick to guts out of the 454 with them heads. to big less you want to build a 540or 556Last edited by pat mccarthy; 09-08-2012 at 08:55 PM.
Irish Diplomacy ..the ability to tell someone to go to Hell ,,So that they will look forward to to the trip
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09-08-2012 09:07 PM #80
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09-08-2012 09:23 PM #81
i know i can get you low bottom end power mid range power . just do not know what you want to start with ? first need to see if you have any thing i can start to build on . if not i have some stuffIrish Diplomacy ..the ability to tell someone to go to Hell ,,So that they will look forward to to the trip
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09-08-2012 09:26 PM #82
you should get that with 450 hp the old 375 merc could do 55 in a sea ray have to look up the TQ on that thing .but i know i can do better with some good heads that are out know . get yours pulled down look it over .pm me tell me what you have to work with and a budget and i will do my best to ring every drop of power out of the engineLast edited by pat mccarthy; 09-08-2012 at 09:41 PM.
Irish Diplomacy ..the ability to tell someone to go to Hell ,,So that they will look forward to to the trip
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09-08-2012 09:41 PM #83
i know i can get you low bottom end power mid range power . just do not know what you want to start with ? first need to see if you have any thing i can start to build on . if not i have some stuff
I let the machine shop keep the boats original heads and block. The block had spun bearings, they were bad. Shop said would need to weld in to re line bore(or something like that). But said he wouldn't advise doing so, esp on boat motor. He also told me heads needed some work, went on to say they were the smallest 454 heads made. He actually turned me on to the dealer I bought the new motor from. Maybe I was set up though and though....hope not.
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09-08-2012 09:51 PM #84
there a shop 30 miles from me that can spay weld mains then i can line bore it but not worth the cost. less it a hit rent block . well that would not be good if they did that .if there nothing to build off of i can build you a long block using my cores or i can get a dart big m block build a pump gas flat top piston hyd roller cam 540 to 565 cid with dart heads or use you heads if there goodLast edited by pat mccarthy; 09-08-2012 at 09:57 PM.
Irish Diplomacy ..the ability to tell someone to go to Hell ,,So that they will look forward to to the trip
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09-08-2012 10:11 PM #85
I do have a few other motors I'd like to get rid of. This is for anyone looking.
I have a nice 305 w tranny that came out of a 1994 GMC Sierra. I repoed the truck for a local bank. The truck was pretty much totaled in the rear end. The bank let the truck sit on my lot 9 months and had a huge storage bill with me. They decided they didnt want the truck and didn't want to pay the storage. I asked for the title several times, but never happened. I didnt have keys so I pulled ignition and through a battery in it. Fired right up, had good oil pressure, sounded great, even had cold AC. Think it had 88k on it. Been sitting on the motor/tranny for 2 years. Scrapped the rest.
Also got a 1952 straight six, complete motor. Been sitting for at least 10 years though. Came of my grandfather, then dads, now my 1952 Ford F2. Dad and I put a Chevy 350 in the old Ford, runs like a scalded dog. LOL Maybe not the best place to announce that type of transplant, but it looks good and runs great.
Also got a few other motors and quite a few old Rochester carbs. I'd have to look and see whats what.Last edited by repoman3809; 09-08-2012 at 10:13 PM.
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09-08-2012 10:43 PM #86
Irish Diplomacy ..the ability to tell someone to go to Hell ,,So that they will look forward to to the trip
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09-08-2012 11:01 PM #87
Gas prices on the water are ridiculous, I mean at least a dollar over land prices. And it's crap gas. If your running boost or high compression, you dont get your gas on the water. At least not on the Ohio River in Cincinnati. I dont have a trailer and really didnt plan on getting one anytime soon. So I'd like to save on gas as much as I can.
Unless I start getting it on land, putting it in 50 gallon barrels and wheeling to the boat, which seems like a lot of work considering the tank holds 105 gallons. LOL
So really I'd like to stay with a mildly aggressive 454. Plus if I went bigger than that I've have to start worrying about the outdrive. As you know Pat those cost just as much as a motor.
I'll see where the leakdown takes me. I know I got room on the block, if needs re-worked. As for the heads, if good, maybe I can work a Craigslist trade and downgrade.Last edited by repoman3809; 09-08-2012 at 11:03 PM.
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09-08-2012 11:08 PM #88
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09-08-2012 11:27 PM #89
try the for sale spot on here ,no i have room for a few more blocks if i think i can move them but even the stuff i think i can move is moving slow .so engine block have to be very cheap for me to grab them. i really only a buyer of bbc and some other s 460s.. 350 vtech roller enginesIrish Diplomacy ..the ability to tell someone to go to Hell ,,So that they will look forward to to the trip
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09-08-2012 11:35 PM #90
no if i built a 540 for marine use for you or any one using dock fuel i would stay at 9to5 i have the long block mark6 roller 330 hp merc if your bottom is shot or a mark 6 roller 489 long blockIrish Diplomacy ..the ability to tell someone to go to Hell ,,So that they will look forward to to the trip
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