454 Mag modded Or stroked with non forged internals ?
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454 Mag modded Or stroked with non forged internals ?
Opinions please ! New here. I have been reading a great deal on this subject. Two years ago I purchased my boat , took it out for my first run and spun a bearing ! So I finally am able to bring the engine to a builder. I figure this engine will be my core. He suggested an engine he has , a 454 mag , of course all forged internals , says we could work it up just short of 500 HP and be fine for the weight of my boat. We also discussed the idea of building a stroker with my block. Internals will not be forged as the build would be over my budjet. I would love to have the low end torque , but I'm leaning towards the less expensive and forged Mag build . Anything that can help my confidence with a decision would be greatly appreciated !
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Ask yourself, are you going to want more power in the future? If so, then it gets a little more complicated, I think. If you go the mag route then later you can add a blower and be good. If you stroke it now, to add more hp later would warrant upgrading to forged for the added safety. Not sure I completely answered your question but I don't think it's as "black and white" as it seems when asked.
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Thanks for your input. I have decided the mag build will be the best route. Now I'm trying to decide if I will try to invest in a roller can. This build just keeps costing more and more ! Lol. I'm wanting to save the extra 400 over a flat tappet upgrade. I'm really scraping the money together to get this boat on the water this year ! But , its all I can think about !
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I know what you mean. I've been there three times myself and currently going through it right now by adding blowers to the motors I built last year. my advice is to always think ahead. If you go a certain cam now to save a few bucks and later decide to upgrade to a different cam that you originally passed on, how much more $$ are you out on two cams and pulling engine, ect.
Ha, you didn't get a boat to save money right?
Ha, you didn't get a boat to save money right?
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You will do much more with a roller. and a much less chance of wiping something out. If its that tight. fix what needs to be fixed in the motor and run it/ run the stock mag. SAve your money for gas. Save money to either eventually build the motor you want of get a faster boat to begin with.