Offshoreonly.com
Page 3 of 3
1
2
3
Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page

Offshoreonly.com (https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/)
-   General Boating Discussion (https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion-51/)
-   -   Ford/ Chrysler Powered Cigarette Boat? (https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/247294-ford-chrysler-powered-cigarette-boat.html)

Catmando 02-09-2011 08:43 PM
Originally Posted by HTRDLNCN (Post 3320092)
Ford lost out because they stopped supporting the original V8s a long time ago (302 351 460) They went as far as destroying the machinery to build them. This was done when they went to the modular series of engines.
Chevy still to this day supports and builds their old designs (350 454 496 502)
in a marine version and also has modern designs such as the LS series motors.
Remember the base V8 Mercs are straight from GM , only thing Merc does is add accesories,harness and ecm.
No other manufacturer provides ready to go marine versions of their V8 engines so Chevy has it all to themselves.
My 1995 boat had a 540 Ford in it(bored/stroked 460) It was the original motor according to the seller. The only difference between it and the GM Marine motors was it had to have adapters to fit the exhaust manifolds. It used the same marinized Holley carburetors that the GM motors used.

Catmando 02-09-2011 08:52 PM
Originally Posted by SHARKEY-IMAGES (Post 3320125)
Awesome Pentastar and paint job especially the deck. Very talented and creative guy is Rich.

What size and power is that Hemi?

Catmando 02-09-2011 08:57 PM
Originally Posted by HIGH LIFE (Post 3320305)
I have a SPEEDBOAT Jan. 2006 report on a Velocity VR1 ( 28'6" ) powered by a HEMI 572" 700 H.P. Max speed... 100.2 !!! "HIGH LIFE"
I still have that same issue. I would love to have that motor(or two or three of them) in a boat.

SHARKEY-IMAGES 02-10-2011 06:03 AM
Originally Posted by Catmando (Post 3320409)
Awesome Pentastar and paint job especially the deck. Very talented and creative guy is Rich.

What size and power is that Hemi?
If my memory serves me right (it's been a while) it may have been something like 600hp with 600lbs of torque ?

He bought it as a crate motor.

Rich's talent was really shown here when you stare at it long enough you can see what is behind the scenes..... :eek:

http://sharkeyimages.zenfolio.com/im...42406377-4.jpg

Audiofn 02-10-2011 08:22 AM
Sharkey didn't you go up to some garage in upstate and look at a couple old Ford motors that some guy had found? It was a post a LONG time ago just seems to stick in my mind.

HIGH LIFE 02-13-2011 06:35 PM
http://www.donzi.net/forums/attachme...1&d=1297643659

SHARKEY-IMAGES 02-13-2011 07:21 PM
Originally Posted by Audiofn (Post 3320636)
Sharkey didn't you go up to some garage in upstate and look at a couple old Ford motors that some guy had found? It was a post a LONG time ago just seems to stick in my mind.
I think you are referring to this one.... :drink:

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/g...-out-barn.html

Things are coming along on that project. The boat actually hit the Barnegat Bay a few months back for some testing...

Sk8ter8 10-02-2013 05:04 PM
Originally Posted by sharkey-images (Post 3320125)
sweet!!!

Sk8ter8 10-02-2013 05:06 PM
I want to race something in the 3-400 class apba with Chrysler Hemi Power.

FIXX 10-02-2013 05:58 PM
Hell theirs even aneliminator on here with a 2j toyota turbo motor in it that runs 136 mph.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJlCSjEr-ls


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:34 PM.
Page 3 of 3
1
2
3
Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page


Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.