Re: 454/310 motor replacement options
 

Yes, I am working the deal right now w/Madmax. Soon I will be able to say HAMMER w/HP500. Kent, Did you use your 454 fuel pump( mech ) on your hp500?

Re: 454/310 motor replacement options
 

No. My old engine was injected.

My HP500 is carburated and came with a fuel pump mounted on the seawater pump.

If the HP500 you are getting is injected, that's a whole other animal. I don't know how the pumps are setup on those, but if it's anything like my old 7.4MPI, the pump will already be on the engine somewhere...Just hook up the fuel line and go...

Kent

Re: 454/310 motor replacement options
 

No, its a carbed hp500. The fuel pump and sea water pump are driven off the same belt. I was just making sure you did not have to go to an electric fuel pump.

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I spoke with Bob yesterday, and he mentioned you! It sounds like you are getting ready for some serious fun! I heard about the deal you might be getting. I sure wish I were you. I paid a lot more for mine, but after I was done, it came out OK.
Here's a picture of mine when it was ready to drop in...
There are reasons that this looks a little different than a standard HP500 carb...

Re: 454/310 motor replacement options
 

I need to call Bob, I already sent MadMax the money for the motor. I will have him ship it to full throttle. I just bought a ZO6 vette yesterday but the car is in st louis. I will be picking it up on christmas eve. Then back to san antonio on christmas day. I will probably have my boat and motor w/bob early january. Whats strange about that pic?

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I'm liking the pully's and braided hose. :)

It's also the first time I've seen a full picture of a motor that's black, with the top end blue. Hmmmm........Now I'm thinking again. LOL :D

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The hp500 I am buying is black with blue valve covers and intake/carb also. Those pulleys are nice!!