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ralph crocker
08-22-2012, 08:47 PM
Talking Classic 18. Will a 90's raised hatch fit on a 83? And where can I get a 90's hatch? Thanks

scannerboat
09-10-2018, 01:30 PM
Talking Classic 18. Will a 90's raised hatch fit on a 83? And where can I get a 90's hatch? Thanks

I just found this and have the same questions. It looks necessary if one wanted to fit a new type engine, 6.2, 496 ho or 502 in an 18.

Ghost
09-10-2018, 02:05 PM
I just found this and have the same questions. It looks necessary if one wanted to fit a new type engine, 6.2, 496 ho or 502 in an 18.

Pretty sure osur866 got a 6.2 in with a Whipple, with the stock hatch. Thinking the EFI 496 and 502 motors, with their low profile (lack of carbs) will go in with a stock hatch also.

scannerboat
09-11-2018, 10:15 PM
Pretty sure osur866 got a 6.2 in with a Whipple, with the stock hatch. Thinking the EFI 496 and 502 motors, with their low profile (lack of carbs) will go in with a stock hatch also.

the issue is with the exhaust risers not the carb area, at least on this 18. This one i have now 86 with a mercruiser 260 setup the motor is as high as they could possibly get it with the flush hatch. After removing the engine today I dont think a newer larger engine would fit easily without extreme modifications and defiantly not under the pre 90's hatch