Sbc

[Buddyc]

Im looking for a SBC that I can use for my 18 resto. I dont want to spend 8k if I dont have to...I know I want my cake and eat it too:wink:

[maddad]

Buddy, I don't know how handy you are with a wrench, but by doing most of the assembling myself I built my 450hp 406ci sbc for less than $4500. Roller cam, J&E forged pistons, severe duty/inconel valves, Dart heads, all the stuff needed to let it run 4500 or 5000 for fairly long stretches. Just something to think about.

[LeadSledMerc]

Where are you?
I'm in MA and have a good running Mercruiser 350 I pulled out of my 18 when I built my 383. I'd let it go cheap.
PM me if your interested.
Keith

[maddad]

Where are you?
I'm in MA and have a good running Mercruiser 350 I pulled out of my 18 when I built my 383. I'd let it go cheap.
PM me if your interested.
Keith
This isn't a bad idea also. When I first went from ford to chevy I bought a running merc motor MOP had taken out when he built his 383. There's a difference between 300 and 450 hp though.:yes:

[silverghost]

Is a Donzi "Barrel Back" 18 like Buddy has here really going to be as fast as the later Donzi 18 with it's keel & hull design?
Does it really need a high horsepower engine ?

Should the early original H-M Ford power be retained to keep such an early boat all "original" & retain it's future collector value ?

These are two questions Buddy needs to ask himself .

[Buddyc]

Is a Donzi "Barrel Back" 18 like Buddy has here really going to be as fast as the later Donzi 18 with it's keel & hull design?
Does it really need a high horsepower engine ?

Should the early original H-M Ford power be retained to keep such an early boat all "original" & retain it's future collector value ?

These are two questions Buddy needs to ask himself .
I asked myself those questions a long time ago... I want Merc at least a 350 and shooting for around 325+ hp. I already have a Bravo 1. She will look origionalish until the hatch is open.

[Buddyc]

Where are you?
I'm in MA and have a good running Mercruiser 350 I pulled out of my 18 when I built my 383. I'd let it go cheap.
PM me if your interested.
Keith
The killer for me is that I dont have another motor to take parts off of.

[mrfixxall]

The killer for me is that I dont have another motor to take parts off of.


sorry the deal fell through from that guy i sent you,,still on the hunt:crossfing:

[Buddyc]

sorry the deal fell through from that guy i sent you,,still on the hunt:crossfing:
No problem bro... chit happens. Thanks for lookin out!