292 with Big Blocks
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292 with Big Blocks
Are there any known Big Block conversions of 292's?
I was thinking about twin 496HO's in a 292. Probably 400 lbs more weight in the stern and approx 200hp more than the avarage 6,2.
What do you think of this?
I was thinking about twin 496HO's in a 292. Probably 400 lbs more weight in the stern and approx 200hp more than the avarage 6,2.
What do you think of this?
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If I had the coin to upgrade to 496's over 6.2's I'd do it. No replacement for Displacement. The 6.2's are a solid 70 + mph boat but thats it. 496's should be in the 80 mph range.
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If you are referring to the newer Fastechs (twin step), none that I know of. IMO it is too much weight in the back of what is essentially a 27' boat (less swim platform). Rough water handling would not be good. If you are looking for 425 HP engines, build a couple small blocks. Same HP and no loss in handling.
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I disagree, they are two different boats. The older SR-1 did not include the swim platform in the length and is a larger boat overall with more free board. Attached is a pic of my 2006 292 with twin 6.2's. I would have to read about a successful big block conversion for newer 292's to believe it is a good decision. I don't think it has ever been done. The race winning 292 Fastech had a single big block.
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after running my new to me 03 292 on lake erie for a day i would say no way to bb s 8ft 3in beam would be tight plus stearn heavy plenty of speed with 6.2s at least for lake erie chop chop chop