Originally Posted by
Rootsy
for an 18? Alpha SS... Lighten up the engine (exhaust, intake, etc)... 375 or so PSHP... proper propeller... That will get you the speed... Add some single ram external hydraulic steering which runs off of the internal proportioning valve for the merc power steering and have yourself a gay ole time...
I would also spend the time and money to put an HD gearset in the top of the SS at a bare minimum...
+3. That sounds about right to me.
2001 35 Fountain Lightning w500 EFI's
1973 X-18 - Merc 383 Magnum
1974 Chris Craft Roamer with 1271 TI's