SBC to BBC Conversion Questions
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Thanks all for the replies.
It is an alpha boat. I would like to eventually do the bravo swap, but right now with space being a limiting factor...it's not in the cards.
I think the main reason I was wanting to go BBC is that from what I understand about them, it would be easier, more reliable, and maybe a little cheaper to do a mild BBC and have close to the same performance my SBC stroker had.
Am I wrong in thinking I could do a BBC with upgraded heads, cam, intake, and carb and be close to the same performance my SBC had? I never had my stroker on the dyno, but me and my builder estimated 450-475 hp.
Overall at this point in the boats life it's used as mainly a family boat vs speed boat meaning lots of water sports and such. So I am looking for a reliable solid performing 60's range. When I can do the bravo swap I may look into more power at that point.
Thanks again for all the insight!
It is an alpha boat. I would like to eventually do the bravo swap, but right now with space being a limiting factor...it's not in the cards.
I think the main reason I was wanting to go BBC is that from what I understand about them, it would be easier, more reliable, and maybe a little cheaper to do a mild BBC and have close to the same performance my SBC stroker had.
Am I wrong in thinking I could do a BBC with upgraded heads, cam, intake, and carb and be close to the same performance my SBC had? I never had my stroker on the dyno, but me and my builder estimated 450-475 hp.
Overall at this point in the boats life it's used as mainly a family boat vs speed boat meaning lots of water sports and such. So I am looking for a reliable solid performing 60's range. When I can do the bravo swap I may look into more power at that point.
Thanks again for all the insight!
Last edited by FormulaMatt; 08-31-2014 at 09:50 AM.