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Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

01-04-2017, 04:41 PM

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Vortec stroker quench build

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Posted By 31 Express

Thanks to all for your advice so far--really...

Thanks to all for your advice so far--really appreciate it. I've been doing more reading about different ways to get the quench I want--and wonder if I'd be making a mistake zero-decking the block? ...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

12-28-2016, 04:18 AM

Replies: 18

Vortec stroker quench build

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Posted By 31 Express

Thanks airjunky--some good options to consider. ...

Thanks airjunky--some good options to consider. I know those wet logs are the main limiting factor in making good power--but space and budget don't allow for any changes at this point. I'm kinda...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

12-26-2016, 02:06 PM

Replies: 18

Vortec stroker quench build

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Posted By 31 Express

Thanks ezstriper! I appreciate your thoughts. ...

Thanks ezstriper! I appreciate your thoughts. I've been reading that vortecs like no more than 32 total timing--I'm assuming your recommendation of 28 has to do with the crap gas we're often fed at...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

12-24-2016, 07:08 AM

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Vortec stroker quench build

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Posted By 31 Express

And for what it's worth, Vizard recommends the...

And for what it's worth, Vizard recommends the Lunati 276 for my application--which specs very close to the LT4 hot cam. I'm beginning to understand the benefits of a bigger cam in a stroker!

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

12-24-2016, 03:22 AM

Replies: 18

Vortec stroker quench build

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Posted By 31 Express

I haven't chosen a block yet--so can still go...

I haven't chosen a block yet--so can still go either way--flat tappet or roller. The only fixed part of the equation so far are the heads--and it's my understanding they'll work well on 87 octane up...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

12-23-2016, 03:49 PM

Replies: 18

Vortec stroker quench build

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Posted By 31 Express

Very good points! When you say top out around...

Very good points! When you say top out around 5k--are you referring to the LT4 hot cam or the Comp 262 I was considering?

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

12-23-2016, 02:35 PM

Replies: 18

Vortec stroker quench build

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Posted By 31 Express

Thanks Mr Maine and CIG3. Just did more reading...

Thanks Mr Maine and CIG3. Just did more reading on rollers vs flat tappets--really does seem the way to go for good smooth power delivery. Plus no worries about zinc. I'm sold!
Any point in...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

12-23-2016, 05:31 AM

Replies: 18

Vortec stroker quench build

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Posted By 31 Express

Vortec stroker quench build

Greetings all--first time poster but I've been searching, reading and learning a lot here while planning a re-power of my boat this winter. She's a 31' Marinette express cruiser--all aluminum with a...

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