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Old 04-03-2016 | 06:55 PM
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Anyone ever tried a big block 353 staggered setup or possibly a small block 312 staggered. It looks like it might fit either way. .?
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Old 04-04-2016 | 07:20 AM
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I don't think there is enough room in the engine compartment. You'd have to modify the rear bench seat. Move it forward, but then your losing valuable cockpit space.
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Old 04-04-2016 | 08:35 AM
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I have never heard of a staggered one. It would be cool in a poker run style 382 though.
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Old 04-04-2016 | 09:04 AM
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You could do a 382 by moving the back seat and using a 419 engine hatch or just start with a 419. I have always thought a new 419 with staggered Merc 1100 Twin Turbos would be a nice boat.
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Old 04-04-2016 | 11:12 AM
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As a 312 owner, there is no way in hell to get one motor in front of the other. I do think your best bet is to start with a 419 if you want staggered.
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Originally Posted by racinfast002
As a 312 owner, there is no way in hell to get one motor in front of the other. I do think your best bet is to start with a 419 if you want staggered.
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Old 04-05-2016 | 07:38 AM
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I don't even think you could get a short stagger in a 353.
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Old 04-05-2016 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Audiofn
I don't even think you could get a short stagger in a 353.
No way I can see either.
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Old 04-08-2016 | 01:31 PM
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419 would be the only way ....
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Old 04-17-2016 | 11:16 PM
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Don't butcher a 419. There are few left and they are not made anymore. Get a staggered boat if you must have staggers. 419's are triple and best left that way.
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