Re: Changing my 302 to outboards
 

I do not remember what the boat that I used to race weighed but it was close to this with 2.5 efi's and that boat runs in the low 80's so may not be as much of a dog as you would think. Plus I could run it WOT all day long if I wanted to instead of having to back off to let the oil cool yada yada yada.

Would I put it on a bracket.... ya I think that I would have to.

Jon

Re: Changing my 302 to outboards
 

If I'm not mistaken, those 300's cost north of 15k. :eek:

Re: Changing my 302 to outboards
 

Jon, I feel SO bad for you that the only thing to do is to have you use my Cig any time that you want. I will leave a credit card in the cabin so that you can always fill the boat up with fuel on my dime. You have helped me out so much and I think that this is my small way of giving back. You can also feel free to drive my golf cart into the side of my house to alleviate your frustrations as you build your own place.

Biggus :drink:

Re: Changing my 302 to outboards
 

Some were in that area Cuda. However, the motors that I could sell would get me almost there. Add to that I would not have to buy new outdrives at some point and transmisions. I figure that I should be able to get some very close to new motors for around a break even deal? Just not sure if I loose the cool factor of the blower motors yada yada yada......

Sure would give me a lot of storage space in the engine compartment :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Re: Changing my 302 to outboards
 

"Cool Factor" : Blown Big Blocks or OB's?????

Okay, I give up, what's the answer????...:D

On a serious note, it's one of those deals that if that experiment goes wrong, it's gonna go REAL wrong. Personally, I think it's a bad idea.


But you do make some strong points. Maybe Johno said it best....:eek:

Re: Changing my 302 to outboards
 

No it wouldn't :evilb:

Re: Changing my 302 to outboards
 

EEEEeeeeewwwwwwwwwww!!! :evilb: :drink: :eek:

Re: Changing my 302 to outboards
 

Might be cool with triple OB's...like 275 Verado's!

I saw a Sutphen not long ago that was converted to OB's on a bracket, except he went all the way with quad's...4 250 Merc's! :eek: :cool:

Resale might be an issue, but it doesn't sound like you've been restoring this boat for resale anyway. Make it the way you want and make it run! :drink:

Re: Changing my 302 to outboards
 

Wow Buggus that is a swell offer. Make sure that it is fueled up and at my dock on Friday. I am going to beat on it like a anvil. You will be proud!!! :p :p :drink: :drink:

Re: Changing my 302 to outboards
 

"IF" you do this....... I might be interested in the drives and transmissions.