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mikebrls 03-09-2011 08:45 PM

2 small blocks or 1 big block
 
what would be a better package in a late model 29 scarab ?
small blocks = 350 mpi's = 300 hp x 2
big block = 540 ci. 575 hp

thank's
mike

lightning jet 03-09-2011 09:13 PM

I will stick with my favorite saying (there is no replacement for displacement)

2 350s=750 cubes
Or 1 540 cube

Expensive Date 03-09-2011 09:16 PM

The single should be faster.And less weight in the rear.

wrinkleface 03-09-2011 09:20 PM

better dock'n w/ 2! spare engine if 1 goes down!

Riley0114 03-09-2011 09:23 PM

Ya, im no pro but pretty much from what i understand is that your gonna get lighter faster and cheaper upkeep no the single but with twins you will have a back up easier docking and i am probably some other stuff that im missing about twins and singles but this just off top off my head. Good luck!

Mastercraft240 03-09-2011 09:26 PM


Originally Posted by Riley0114 (Post 3346700)
Ya, im no pro but pretty much from what i understand is that your gonna get lighter faster and cheaper upkeep no the single but with twins you will have a back up easier docking and i am probably some other stuff that im missing about twins and singles but this just off top off my head. Good luck!

I'd sacrifice 3-5mph for two motors. Getting stranded is no picknic.... Especially if your doing some ocean running.

HaxbySpeed 03-09-2011 09:28 PM


Originally Posted by lightning jet (Post 3346691)
I will stick with my favorite saying (there is no replacement for displacement)

2 350s=750 cubes

Does it really..? :lolhit:

wrinkleface 03-09-2011 09:30 PM


Originally Posted by HaxbySpeed (Post 3346707)
Does it really..? :lolhit:

play nice Bubba!!!:evilb:

Smitty 03-09-2011 09:34 PM

29 feet is alot of boat for one motor, since it is a performance hull. If it were a cruiser, one motor would suffice.

RT930turbo 03-09-2011 09:58 PM


Originally Posted by HaxbySpeed (Post 3346707)
Does it really..? :lolhit:

That's how we do math in Ohio ;)


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