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cool article . . . . . hmmm . . . . makes me re think my choice of engines for my next project :D

Yo dave, doesn't Shane own a junkyard??? heheh

yup, nice one to. They dismantle late model stuff, wouldnt call it a junk yard at all lol. Gonna hafta maybe give him a shout.

That is a very cool article! Would be interesting to see what a nice small block would run like in a twin 27' setup. I mean, 451 HP out of the naturally aspirated engine, wow!

I also wonder about that eco-boost diesel from ford. Nice 6 cyclinder diesel that is very impressive.

Brian

^ I am pretty sure the EcoBoost is a gasoline engine.

Very cool article. Makes me wish my wife didnt make me sign a "treaty" that I wont buy another car for a while. Always wanted an LS 240Z :) And twin snails would be oh so nice. Oh well, maybe I can get the engine first lol.

I hate those articles.... They get the wheels turning and the next thing you know, my wallet (& ol lady) hate me... :evilb:

A GM car guy in my group suggested a while back picking up some "junkyard" LS's and throwing them in a boat. How realistic is that? Would the auto engines hold up?

i used a GM 3970010 automotive block outfitted with Vortec heads, and automotive dual plane edelbrock intake in my Pachanga and had no issues. But I can see how there would be some interference with LS style intake mani's with a raw water cooling system. Of course i may be wrong and someone has done it already and I just look stupid for saying it ;)

Ilmor is building LS-based engines for ski boats all the way up to a 522 hp 454. Look for sterndrive versions next year, with the 454 turned up to 550 hp.

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/g...-4-engine.html

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/g...id-2012-a.html

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/g...-catalyst.html

And finally:
http://www.ilmormarine.com/