Small Block Cam question

Underdog88 · 06-21-2006, 10:04 AM

Helping a friend put a new motor in my old boat.
He bought a GM crate engine rated at 330 hp w/ 9:1 comp.

The cam in it is 435/460 lift
212/222 duration at 50
LC are 109* atdc/ 116* btdc ex.

Is he gonna suck water in this SBC?
Thanks
Mark

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Underdog88 · 06-21-2006, 10:07 AM

Also he has stock type/aftermarket exhaust thru the hull. He needs to improve on that in the future but... it's his first boat.
Thanks

Underdog88 · 06-22-2006, 10:42 AM

anyone? please

SB · 06-22-2006, 11:59 AM

It's the 330hp vortec crate engine.

Many are running around with this and not having issues. Pretty mild cam.

I don't remember if the crate engine uses stainless headgaskets and brass freeze plugs. I would find out and make necessary changes if needed.

Underdog88 · 06-22-2006, 07:39 PM

It has brass freeze plugs for sure. Is stainless head gaskets needed for a fresh water only boat?
Thanks for the reply!
Mark

SB · 06-23-2006, 07:52 AM

Yes !!!! Absolutely !!!!