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What do you think of a 665 cu.in.NA bbc single carb, hyd. roller cam poker run engine that makes around a 1000 hp @ 5700 rpm on pump gas with a 1 year warranty? Would there be a market for something like this?

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1 year warranty with unlimited hours?

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It would probably have a predetermined number of hours.

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What heads?

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Pump gas like 87 or 93, most pumps on the water are 87-89 octane.

Would standard accesories bolt up ie p/s pump, alt, off the self manifolds (imcos) or would you need custom made headers.

What heads? they would have to be large enough to support that kind of air flow to make 1000hp.

What deck height on the blocks. would they bolt in where 454's/502's came out.

What kind of upgrades on the drives would be required?

Would maintence items be readily available, plugs, ignition parts, filters or would they all be custom made.

Sorry for all the ??'s

And how much $$$

James

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How much???

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I think the market would depend on the price and reputation of the builder to stand behind the engine.

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I second this question.

1.5hp per cid by 5700rpm naturally aspirated is no easy feat for any engine, especially without major compression.

Almost forgot - Yes, I'm sure there would be a market. There are a lot of 'depends' though, that haven't been mentioned.

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[QUOTE=69cst]Pump gas like 87 or 93, most pumps on the water are 87-89 octane.
efi-89 octane.....carb.91 octane

Would standard accesories bolt up ie p/s pump, alt, off the self manifolds (imcos) or would you need custom made headers.
all acc. will bolt on....you can use imcos but this will hurt power over stainless tube headers.

What heads? they would have to be large enough to support that kind of air flow to make 1000hp.
heads are custom big chief castings

What deck height on the blocks. would they bolt in where 454's/502's came out.
depends on where drive centerlines are. block height is 10.650


What kind of upgrades on the drives would be required?
speedmaster #6 or arnesons' to be safe.....people have used others....your disgression.

Would maintence items be readily available, plugs, ignition parts, filters or would they all be custom made.
all readily available parts, nothing custom.

Sorry for all the ??'s

And how much $$$
upper 40's with upgrades available...aluminum block,titanium connecting rods etc.

James[/QUOTE

hopefully this will help.....thanks for asking.

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custom big chief castings

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with the correct combination of parts this is obtainable and a very reliable engine.

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The pricing is competative, what is the name of the Builder and how many are up and running, or is this a new proposal?

What type of valve train?.

Gregg Reichman

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How about a detuned EFI version in the 850 HP range for #3 & 5 drives?

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So, Cal, does this mean we are comming out of retirement ? Are you going to be involved ? :D

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Well , perhaps.
First , I don't want to break any rules and turn this into and advertisement. There is nothing set in stone as of yet but it is looking pretty good from the reserach that's been done so far. The question was posted just to put out some feelers to see if it would be worth a rather large investment to build a few of these and even bigger inch marine engines (over 800 Cu In). Probably the most difficult part would be , due to the tall deck height and the Big Chief heads , width could be a problem unless it was a cat or a staggered deep v.
Next comes the "drive" problem. #6's or Arnesons would almost be a "Must".
The idea behind it is the simplicity and reliability of a naturally aspirated engine. Build it BIG to make power and not squeeze more power out of less as it reduces the reliability.
Thanks for all the responses :D

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This is still a fact finding stage and "new proposal" although the design of the engine and parts availability has all been reseached and pretty much finalized.
Valve train????Jesel

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That could probably be arranged.

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CMI Big Tubes are up to the task. Also I believe that most XR drive boats would see a distinct advantage to upgrade to a Konrad Ace for this application.

As you get serious Mopower, keep in touch, I'd like to offer you some very nice package deals.

I think you're on to something that is currently not available and seems to be the direction alot of the Poker Run crowd is headed.

Good luck!!

Kirk

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Thanks Kirk , we'll see what the next few weeks bring

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708 CI EFI or carb 800-900hp

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