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    540 crate engine TRS engine swap

    Is there a 540 crate engine that will direct bolt to my trs transom assembly and motor mounts? If not any suggestions for a 550HP or more crate engine that would be an easy swap with little modification?
    I have an 86 z-25 with the stock 370hp TRS block that has been built to 500+ hp and would not want any less HP in this boat. Thanks for any suggestions.
    Brian

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    You'd be money ahead to just rebuild your current setup and work with the builder to up the HP.

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    Gen IV and Gen VI use same mounts I believe

    Your original 370HP 454 is a Gen 4 block. Most 540 cube engines are bored and stroked Gen 6 502s.
    I don't believe the engine mounting or bell housing mounts are different. The flywheels are different but I would think the trany coupler would bolt to either. Lots of builders out there that can put together a 600+HP 540 for you...
    Thank you, Patrick
    1994 18' Classic 350Mag Alpha

    Previously owned Donzis -
    1996 22' Classic, 502Mag Bravo
    1987 20' Minx, 350Mag Alpha
    1975 18' Classic, 350Chevy Volvo 280

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