454 or 350
04-15-2012, 08:00 AM
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for an 18 footer, the 350 will be plenty power for general use... for a more ''racing or fast'' way to drive... 454 !!!
Can't tell the speeds ....
Can't tell the speeds ....
04-16-2012, 03:55 PM
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Stock for stock, a big block in a smaller boat is cool. If you are building on a budget, you will be amazed at the power you can squeeze out of a small block.
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04-26-2012, 03:15 AM
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The boat will handle way better with the SB!!! If both are equal in power the SB will not only handle better but be prolly faster due to less weight!
Something else to take into consideration is space while working in the bilge, a small block is pretty tight in there with the classic 18's low freeboard, yes the 454 will fit but will be even tighter. Spend a lil coin on the small block and you'll have a better handeling set up.
Something else to take into consideration is space while working in the bilge, a small block is pretty tight in there with the classic 18's low freeboard, yes the 454 will fit but will be even tighter. Spend a lil coin on the small block and you'll have a better handeling set up.
04-26-2012, 10:54 PM
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The boat will handle way better with the SB!!! If both are equal in power the SB will not only handle better but be prolly faster due to less weight!
Something else to take into consideration is space while working in the bilge, a small block is pretty tight in there with the classic 18's low freeboard, yes the 454 will fit but will be even tighter. Spend a lil coin on the small block and you'll have a better handeling set up.
Something else to take into consideration is space while working in the bilge, a small block is pretty tight in there with the classic 18's low freeboard, yes the 454 will fit but will be even tighter. Spend a lil coin on the small block and you'll have a better handeling set up.
04-27-2012, 12:40 AM
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