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Old 10-30-2009, 02:10 AM
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Default Which one of these engines would you build?
I was wondering if you had the choice which engine you would build. I was thinking a 327 with a small blower, a 383 stroker or a 427 stroker all small blocks.
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Old 10-30-2009, 07:52 AM
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What am I building it for? What do I want it to do?
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Going fast lol
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383 stroker with a small blower.
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Weismann Marine is building a 435ci sbc at 650hp no blower.
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i have 460 cubic in LS7 small blocks na 730 hp 645 lbs hp is at 6800
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Originally Posted by JIMKID Motorsports
i have 460 cubic in LS7 small blocks na 730 hp 645 lbs hp is at 6800
You can get 460 out of the LS7!

That is cool, how many hours do you have on them now?
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Originally Posted by JIMKID Motorsports
i have 460 cubic in LS7 small blocks na 730 hp 645 lbs hp is at 6800
How much cylinder wall do you have left?? Who built your motors?
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I would opt for the most CI Naturally aspirated. I built and run a 428 sbc. Alot more motor then my old 550hp 383 chevy
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to start with what size boat and how much does it weight. That would have a lot to do with what size motor i would build. Oh and what kind of drive
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