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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: Swapping small block for big block?
« on: January 26, 2008, 04:59:07 PM »
Undone, I was talking about the Lightening's that CP sells. Their awful proud of them bad boys at $3200. I know by their description, their serious quality but the price still kills me.  I guess, when I'm ready, I'll be taking a look and see what's available at that time.  I already have the BBC and still plan to build it with my 12yr old son.  Their was a guy on HotBoat, went by Billet, lived in MN or MI.  He had the same 16ft hull (older version 76ish) that had a bigblock from the factory. We compared a few notes back then, but I'd love to get back ahold of him now. I haven't seen him on any other boards.

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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: Swapping small block for big block?
« on: January 25, 2008, 09:44:24 PM »
I certainly would consider a small block, but again, one of the major costs of a SBC is the 3K$ headers.  For a newbe like me, the SBC flies.  Just want the most of what I do or build.  BBC starts out at more HP than what I have.  I've always wanted a blown motor.  I'd very much like to build a BBC blower motor, then find a hull for it.  I would just keep the Tahiti and buy a new hull.

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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: Swapping small block for big block?
« on: January 25, 2008, 03:28:34 PM »
Definitely would want thru-hull headers.  I've got polished logs now. Tom had a pair of decent over transom headers a while back, but I didn't want that much noise, nor would i want to chop up my cockpit cover. Undone, I'll keep you in mind when I decide what direction I go. SBC or BBC.

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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: Swapping small block for big block?
« on: January 25, 2008, 12:16:24 PM »
Quote from: jet boat performance on January 25, 2008, 10:11:29 AM
R/C we have succesfully run/built/and owned multiple Small block boats over the years and NEVER been unhappy with the out come Obviously not a good power plant for a 23 ft Sleekcraft but Sbc's and Sbf's are fun to build easy to work on and make good power Tom

Tom, the problem is getting certain parts for the SBC.  When I was looking for thru-transom headers, a good set was almost as much as I paid for the boat. You sure as heck can't find a decent set used.  Their are a million BBC parts out there, new and used.  Just more out there to choose from.  I decided I wouldn't skimp on the build and by the time I would finish this motor, I would see about putting it in the Tahiti or another hull.  Looking at the boat forums, their are a bunch of good deals out there.  Besides, I'd have a blast coming out to California to get another jet or v-drive hull.

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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: Swapping small block for big block?
« on: January 25, 2008, 04:37:53 AM »
The boat has full length stringers.  Sure would look sweet with a blower back there.


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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: Swapping small block for big block?
« on: January 24, 2008, 07:46:55 PM »
Quote from: GAWnCA on January 24, 2008, 06:56:14 PM
Sell me that boat the way it is and find a bigger hull  :)  That is a sweet deal there!
Boat is to sweet to sell.

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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Swapping small block for big block?
« on: January 24, 2008, 06:47:14 PM »
 Have any of you guys swapped a small block for a big block chevy?  I'm interested in problems you may have encountered.  What's the weight difference.  How about dimensions?  Seems to me, the mounting points are the same dimensions, right?  Big blocks are wider and longer by 4-5 inches?  I bought a BBC and planned to build it with my 12 yr old son (and a good machine shop).  My goal, is a blown 6-700 hp BB. The boat I have is a 1988 16ft Tahiti w/sbc and Berk 12je.  I planned on a couple year build, then buy a different hull to put it in. But I was thinking, why couldn't I put it into the Tahiti?  Any suggestions? Certainly, you Cali guys have been there and done that. Any input?

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