CDMA
04-09-2002, 12:01 AM
Well I was going to keep it quiet until AOTH but at this point it looks like I might not even make AOTH so I figured I would let the cat out of the bag.
As some of you know I am in the process of doing an alpha to bravo swap this winter on my beloved 18. In the interim I discovered e bay and saved enough money to do an engine upgrade. Of course it always starts as a little head and cam swap and goes from there...well it went...
I got in contact with my engine builder who did my 615 hp procharged 454. I was very impressed with him and his dedication to quality. I really like the fact that he is a one man show. He does every single part of the engine building process. From the cleaning of the parts to the machining to assembly.
We settled on the following:
350 block 4 bolt main .030 over
3.75 forged 4340 Scat crank ( internal balance)
Scat 5.7 5140 rods ( full floating)
Speed Pro Forged pistons
Pro action 72 cc CNC ported heads 200 cc
Inconel Exhaust valves
Manley severe duty stainless valves
Edelbrock air gap intake
Holley 750
9.2 to 1 compression
The cam is the only open item right now. We are waiting on that to see if I can come up with enough $ to go to stainless marine before we make a set decision.
I have nothing but great things to say about Scott at Advanced Racing and Machine in MD. He gave me a REDICULOUS deal on this engine and it comes with a full dyno sheet and a 1 year warranty. I really don't understand how he makes any money. He warranty's everything. He gave me a 1 year warranty on my blower motor. Who ever heard of that!!!
So that is the plan for the 18. I am still hoping to make AOTH but my engine is not going to be ready till the 27th of april so it will be real close. Worst case scenario GEOO says he needs someone to drive his boat while he is with Heather and Hailey...oh darn what a rough life... wink wink wink
So I will post the dyno sheets as soon as I get them. I am really just hoping for a reliable package.
Chris
As some of you know I am in the process of doing an alpha to bravo swap this winter on my beloved 18. In the interim I discovered e bay and saved enough money to do an engine upgrade. Of course it always starts as a little head and cam swap and goes from there...well it went...
I got in contact with my engine builder who did my 615 hp procharged 454. I was very impressed with him and his dedication to quality. I really like the fact that he is a one man show. He does every single part of the engine building process. From the cleaning of the parts to the machining to assembly.
We settled on the following:
350 block 4 bolt main .030 over
3.75 forged 4340 Scat crank ( internal balance)
Scat 5.7 5140 rods ( full floating)
Speed Pro Forged pistons
Pro action 72 cc CNC ported heads 200 cc
Inconel Exhaust valves
Manley severe duty stainless valves
Edelbrock air gap intake
Holley 750
9.2 to 1 compression
The cam is the only open item right now. We are waiting on that to see if I can come up with enough $ to go to stainless marine before we make a set decision.
I have nothing but great things to say about Scott at Advanced Racing and Machine in MD. He gave me a REDICULOUS deal on this engine and it comes with a full dyno sheet and a 1 year warranty. I really don't understand how he makes any money. He warranty's everything. He gave me a 1 year warranty on my blower motor. Who ever heard of that!!!
So that is the plan for the 18. I am still hoping to make AOTH but my engine is not going to be ready till the 27th of april so it will be real close. Worst case scenario GEOO says he needs someone to drive his boat while he is with Heather and Hailey...oh darn what a rough life... wink wink wink
So I will post the dyno sheets as soon as I get them. I am really just hoping for a reliable package.
Chris