Originally Posted by DONZI33

http://www.lakesiderestorations.com/...les/dpx600.jpg

Yes, Volvo's HP stuff like in that pic didnt last all that long because of merc's perf name & loyalty being so stong. To bad VP has no current plans to make an HP comeback.. Some of their stuff was really neat.... J

Originally Posted by noboat

I was told last year that Volvo was working on a supercharged smallblock because theyu knew the 496 would be gone in a few years. There is suppose to be a larger big block coming out but it is going to be all aluminum and very expensive to make into a marine motor.

Originally Posted by Ed

Yes, the latest info from the GM reps at SEMA in Vegas, is that they will be introducing, very soon, an LS based 454 cu. in., all aluminum engine. Considering the current LS 427 is 505 h.p., etc., this newer big-block should be very interesting. Ed

Originally Posted by Phazar454Mag (Post 1974312)

I guess you mean new small block, right ?
The LS7 - 427 CI - 505 HP from the Corvette is a small block.

Originally Posted by DONZI33 (Post 1860635)

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Hey ya pic thief!! Ya like that pic.. :) I see it has the same name as the one I posted a few days ago in a DPX question thread & I also have it on my parts page... :)

Yes, Volvo's HP stuff like in that pic didnt last all that long because of merc's perf name & loyalty being so stong. To bad VP has no current plans to make an HP comeback.. Some of their stuff was really neat.... J