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tomcei 02-03-2024 03:18 PM


Originally Posted by F-2 Speedy (Post 4890038)
Do those 11.2 blocks have a raised cam tunnel ? nice work

Yes the cam is raised but i couldn't tell you the specs. Make no mistake about it. I didn't do the engine work. I'm pretty handy but i left that to the professionals. I used Grimes Machine for all the engine work. Those guys have been around a long long time and treat me like family. Been working with them for over 20 yrs off and on. Unreal wealth of knowledge in Marine and drag racing and not afraid to think outside the box on this job. They have helped me fab up all kinds of weird stuff to make this work. I believe other shops would have told me to hit the road went i walk in the door and ask to have some crazy stuff welded up.

I ended up using cerakote on the intakes and valve covers to keep a pure aluminum look to them. Some of you maybe familiar with the coating. It is used on guns quite a bit.

Now i have a ton of rigging to do. Nothing is the same so all the plumbing oil, water, coolers and electrical will completely be reconfigured. This took some time because i didn't want it to look crazy. Much to try and clean up and tuck away to keep as clean a look as possible.

Twin O/B Sonic 02-04-2024 06:40 AM

Baddd Assss!

offshoredrillin 02-04-2024 07:04 AM

progress looks awesome, I was just talking to Mark the other day about this and building a larger sit down boat than his 30...

tomcei 02-05-2024 05:32 AM

Gotum dropped in.
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...ec68041120.jpg
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tomcei 02-05-2024 06:02 AM

Just prior to dropping them in I rewired all the battery lines and replace the fuel hoses. Added a battery switch and co figured to use eather battery of each mtr.. not sure why it wasn't done that way.....
had to make some stainless tube couplers for the water lines to make some tigh turns. One funky one through the stringer. . Also finished the fuel lines to the carbs.

tomcei 02-05-2024 06:07 AM

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...6952e0abbe.jpg
New switches and rewire
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Contemplating oil line routes
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Coolers.

Tiki Joe 02-05-2024 09:09 AM

Awesome work!...I'm always curious when I see these extensive projects....are you in the marine business or a mechanic buy trade? The guy in the Northeast with the awesome turbine Skater jokes that he's a car salesman with a nice tool set...lol!

hogie roll 02-05-2024 10:26 AM

Lovin this build. Exactly the kind of hot rod I want.

What are the heads and cam specs?

tomcei 02-05-2024 01:59 PM


Originally Posted by Tiki Joe (Post 4890146)
Awesome work!...I'm always curious when I see these extensive projects....are you in the marine business or a mechanic buy trade? The guy in the Northeast with the awesome turbine Skater jokes that he's a car salesman with a nice tool set...lol!

I've been in field Services most my life. Just a tech guy and a gear head hot rod. Love electro-menhanical stuff.

tomcei 02-05-2024 02:01 PM


Originally Posted by hogie roll (Post 4890152)
Lovin this build. Exactly the kind of hot rod I want.

What are the heads and cam specs?

CNC Dart but i don't recall runners or the cams specs.currenntly


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