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Old 09-12-2009 | 05:36 PM
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Talking GOT MY BOAT Its a 1985 38' Sarab

It has stock 454 motors. I want to build at least 500hp motors. Do you guys have any suggestions about big bore kits or stroker kits.
Thanks for all the help!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now Im ready to spend some money:
Ill get some pictures up SOON

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I cant help you on the technical stuff. but the 80's Scarab hulls are some of the sharpest. Enjoy.
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Old 09-14-2009 | 03:58 PM
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I have a 83 Scarab III with 565 cu/in stroker motors in her spins 28" Hydromotives Mid 70's...
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Congrats Steve! I can't wait to see it.

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Old 09-16-2009 | 10:48 PM
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I have a 83 Scarab III with 565 cu/in stroker motors in her spins 28" Hydromotives Mid 70's...
Who did your motor work. Can you at least point me in the right direction. Thanks SteveO
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Old 09-17-2009 | 05:24 AM
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Originally Posted by sdrockslangers
Who did your motor work. Can you at least point me in the right direction. Thanks SteveO
Neal Vance racing did my engines. but I had a long down time and a few issues. but now its all good. My motors where 1996 crate gen 6 , 502's , bored to 540 cu/in, stroked to 565 cu/in, full roller valve train, alum heads,H-beam rods ,short skirt pistons, balanced, ported..ect..
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Old 11-20-2009 | 01:53 PM
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I Have 1980 377 W/540/700hp. Runs 76 Mph On Gps,
Trs Drives, Cmi Exhaust. We Also Took The Hook Out Of The Bottom. Ateco Has All Kinds Of Engine Packages.
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Old 11-20-2009 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Scarab3DMC
Neal Vance racing did my engines. but I had a long down time and a few issues. but now its all good. My motors where 1996 crate gen 6 , 502's , bored to 540 cu/in, stroked to 565 cu/in, full roller valve train, alum heads,H-beam rods ,short skirt pistons, balanced, ported..ect..

nice parts list,whats the bore?
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Old 11-21-2009 | 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Strip Poker 388
nice parts list,whats the bore?
4.5 short skirts, H- beam rods stroker crank, custom grind cam,
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