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Old 03-11-2005, 10:49 AM
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I am considering installing a weiand 177 blower on my gen 6 carbureted 454. Does anyone have any ideas how much hassle I will have with pulleys, belts, power stg. and water pumps? I notice the kit comes with an additional pulley to drive the serpentine type drive belt, does this just bolt on top of what I have? I am trying to get an idea how much custom work if any, this will be before I proceed. I know about the weak bottom end and piston situation, and am prepared to fix problems I may have. thanks
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You may need a spacer or different water neck. Holley sells the spacer for around $80.00. The additional pulley is for the crank. Is your motor a mag 454 or 330hp? If you go to the holley web site and check out the marine catalog they have part numbers for the spacer. I also found a mag. at home from the last months that talked about the carb and jetting on a similar set up I believe it was Extreme Boat mag.
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Several boats ago I installed the B&M 174 power charger marine kit on my mark 4 454 (330 hp) . Kit was very complete . Did not have any problems . Clearance was close to the back seat though.

Make sure you upgrade the fuel system from stock .

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KCHOTBOAT, the engine is the 330, small world, I live in Stilwell, Ks. Do you remember the jetting changes that need to be made? Is the water neck just an extension? Dennis
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I am in process of doing this with a 454 mag, I am adding aluminum Brodix heads, new hyd. roller cams, etc., the water "neck" runs laterally to the starboard side. You would be best off to ditch the circulating pump and install a crossover without a thermostat. I had Tyler Crockett select all my components. He would help you out with the carb. or Dean Nickerson can set you up.
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nickerson's 1st place for carb. make sure you check the size of your fuel tank pickup tube,fittings,hoses, should be at least 1/2". timing 30 degrees msd's multible discharge box with rev limiter. and hang on......
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