Mercruiser 383 swap
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Mercruiser 383 swap
Hey guys wondering if anyone out there has actually done a 454 to 383 swap, using the Merc remanufactured 383.? Performance increased / decreased?
Any help appreciated.
http://mercruiserparts.com/383_Magnum.htm
Any help appreciated.
http://mercruiserparts.com/383_Magnum.htm
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I know I'm hoping he'll post some real numbers soon.
I can tell you I had twin small blocks 350 on my Pantera 28' and they were awesome as far as overall weight and balance versus big blocks. In a twin set up like yours I wouldn't even think about it twice. If it were a single that's different, but you'll be ok..
I can tell you I had twin small blocks 350 on my Pantera 28' and they were awesome as far as overall weight and balance versus big blocks. In a twin set up like yours I wouldn't even think about it twice. If it were a single that's different, but you'll be ok..
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I think im going to keep the TRS for now so I can spend money on other things which I NEED like motors and all the glass work im doing. My transom seems to be solid and I dont see the point of cutting new holes when the konrads are a direct bolt on. It seems the Konrad drives are proving superior to the bravos, So when the time comes I think thats the right direction for me to go. (If for some reason I have a TON of extra cash I would LOVE to throw some surface drives back there and see how that goes with a lightend hull and the twin 383's!!! But that my friend is just a dream )
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