Thanks for the feedback.  There's tons of info available from this boards' members!

This is going in a big hawaiian... a cruiser (below).  "Plug and Play" would be best because of my limited knowledge and experience.  I'm not afraid to learn, I'm just doing so as I go along.   


As for the heads, I found the part number and info on the net.  These were new and fully assembled:

12562920 Cast Iron Gen V & VI Cylinder Head Assembly Gen V and VI cast iron head with 118cc open chambers, rectangular intake ports, and 3/8-inch rocker stud holes. 2.18-inch intake valves, 1.88- inch exhaust valves.



What does a set a Al heads cost?  Ah, never mind, probably would have been a better idea to spend the money then -when I didn't have it!  So about porting the existing heads, what gains would be see with a mild cam?  Cost/labor?

So...
Port existing heads  $?
Roller kit + Cam   $?
Holley dp 850   $300 to $500


The pump should be in great shape.  It was completely gone through last year from a new drive shaft to new impeller (just about end to end!)  I'm thinking towards a AA to pull the rpm's down on the long hauls and give a bit more out of the hole.  This boat can use a stump puller!  I'm finally licking my wounds after buying the boat a year and a half ago, running it for a couple hours, then in the shop for the next few months.  I took all the funds away which I was hoping to spend on the fun stuff a year ago...


Thanks
LC


big jet.

I figure with some down time this winter it may be the right time to give the cruiser a little more pep.  I figure another 100 hp would be a good target to work for (~500hp).  Currently everything works flawless, I'm just kicking the ideas around.  I hate to tear down something that works, but more is always better!

The engine is a '96 Marine Power 454 ~390 hp (spinning an A ~4800-4900), forged pistons, new gm hi-perf sq port heads, rpm type intake, q-jet carb (works for now), 9.5:1 compression.  Pump gas is a must and not squeezing.

What are the options without tearing though everything?  Blower... too much compression?  Stroke it to a 496?  If so, what are your estimates on the build  $    Any help   


Thanks!

bummer, I thought that was gonna be some funny sh!t you just pulled off.  I wonder why that happened on both by computers?

check it..

It looks like the SoCalJetBoat icon is on the HotBoat site.... Brad, did you have anything to do with that 

I did make it out... but to San V.  I talked to some guys on the way out there and I was told it was raining at El Cap, was it?   We could see some raining and a little lightening off in the distance, but it never hit us. 

Crap-o-la.  I start this thread and can't make it.... FYI, don't do any concrete work near the areas where you NEED to pull your boat out from.  What a dumb arse!  I'm going to try and see if I can trailer around it... but I may be sh!t up creek (with a boat)

You'll want to get all your gas/food/snacks before you turn onto El Monte, there aren't any concessions at the lake .  Once your on El Monte you drive through BFE and end up at the lake ($5 boat + $5 adults/$2.50 kids).  The reservoir is pretty straight forward... a place to hang out next the the ramp or you can go down the "North Arm" -is easy to find anyone out there.  I'm usually up the Arm on the east side, there are beaches and the SS Relief is nearby.  The lake does allow lake lice but they are limited to their own area.

Just as Klesh says... Both are east of San Diego.  From the OC area maybe an hour and a half or so when towing?  Small city reservoirs but they are clean (unlike Elsinore) and you can drink boat sodas (just don't drive.)  Nice scenery and off the beaten path a bit.  For SD it fits the bill nicely -no 5 or 6 hour drive to Havasu/Parker. 

Hey Y'alls... heading out to El Cap, probably Sunday.  Is anyone else going to be out there?  Last year after seeing the line at San Vin I went to El  Cap and got on without a problem -do you think it's going to fill this year?

Thanks


oh yeah... I'll be in this:

Last call... I'm taking the i/o this time -so no jet .  It handles the chop a bit better on a weekend such as this.

If you there and see us -stop by and say hello.

Legal Chemistry
(or in this case big t sir)

Thanks Brad... got the shipment yesterday.  If the truck wasn't so damn dirty the decal would have made it on there.  I'll be sure to slap it on before the road trip to Havasu next week.


keep up the good work.
LC

Cuz I'm down for 'da cause holmes!

...if you enjoy the rain that is. 

My old man was out there this last week and they had some good storms run through!  Hopefully all that weather will have worked it's way out of the desert in a week or so (10-day forecast is lookin' good)

Wish I could be out this week, but no-can-do!  Enjoy the ta'-taa's