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Old 07-27-2018, 09:26 PM
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Default 85 formula 242 with twin 5.7.

will these fit big blocks? looks tight but is it possible? new to the site so thanks in advance!
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Old 07-28-2018, 06:17 AM
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Depends on centers and exhaust for a straight bolt in. But it can likely be done regardless.
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You need 33 inches between engine centers to do that. Unlikely they spaced them that wide.
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If they won't fit rebuild the small blocks to supercharged. Lighter than big blocks, cheaper than a bore and stroke, and fast. Or if you are into it, maybe do LS motors. Bet you can get some chine walk.
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do twin ls motors lq4's, ls3/l92 top ends make a easy and "cheap" 500 hp that will live for ever
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You wouldn't want BBC's... too heavy in a 24... in the 27 they are too heavy. Sbc's or ls for twins, really the single 502 boats handle and ride very well and will do 60...
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Old 08-01-2018, 12:12 PM
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I have an 84 272 I'm thinking of swapping because of cost the center to center on my 272 is 33.25 inches
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I ran 75 last week end and my prop and tune aren’t dialed yet. I have a 540 that isn’t crazy in any way. I know my 242 will do 80 on the right day when I get the right prop. My engine compartment is tight with one big block, I can’t imagine two in that space.
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Redneck has 3 bb's
1 in his boat, most of the time
1 at the machine shop, always
1spare in his garage, when he doesn't have 2 at the machine shop.
Sorry, Hunter could not resist
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I like the above idea of twin ls engines. I dont see twin big blocks fitting. I hate to work on a single in mine. I cant imagine 2 of them. Also as stated. I'd bet the swim platform would be under water. Sum***** would look like a hydrostream vector with an optimax on it.
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