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Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

05-10-2022, 06:28 PM

Replies: 64

So wats the budget way to 500hp for me?

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Posted By BlueAndWhite

This is something i will be getting for sure, so...

This is something i will be getting for sure, so i have to watch out to clock it the right direction. Im currently runing imco powerflow manifolds with a stock 454 mercruiser cam so im not to...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

05-05-2022, 03:24 PM

Replies: 64

So wats the budget way to 500hp for me?

Views: 18,885

Posted By BlueAndWhite

Hey, so much happened since last post long...

Hey, so much happened since last post
long story short, no i didnt splash it yet.
I dropped a bone stock 454 with sniper efi in it.
for some reason i dont get 12v to my purple coil wire (...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

04-02-2022, 04:24 PM

Replies: 12

Wat is this in my heads?

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Posted By BlueAndWhite

I got a hold of the seller, sent him the pics, he...

I got a hold of the seller, sent him the pics, he was very understanding of my concerns, told him i was willing to bring the engine back for a full refund or take 6k back as rebuilding funds.
He...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

04-02-2022, 02:43 PM

Replies: 12

Wat is this in my heads?

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Posted By BlueAndWhite

Wat is this in my heads?

This is a follow up to the budget way to 500hp thread i did.
I opened my valve covers today to check if the heads/rockers where as the seller said, they where.
But the issue i have is all the extra...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

03-28-2022, 02:58 PM

Replies: 64

So wats the budget way to 500hp for me?

Views: 18,885

Posted By BlueAndWhite

I wanted to thank everyone for giving me input...

I wanted to thank everyone for giving me input and advice.
After I missed out on a few engines I finally found one that wasn't sold or had a deposit on it. Brought it home last night.
Not sure if I...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

11-17-2021, 10:37 AM

Replies: 64

So wats the budget way to 500hp for me?

Views: 18,885

Posted By BlueAndWhite

I have the engine out of the boat, took the pan...

I have the engine out of the boat, took the pan off and its a 2 bolt main. at least now i know wat im working with.
il go check out that Skipwhite website. thx for all the input guys!

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

11-03-2021, 08:34 AM

Replies: 64

So wats the budget way to 500hp for me?

Views: 18,885

Posted By BlueAndWhite

Yes, i my casting number is posted a few comments...

Yes, i my casting number is posted a few comments above, witch comes out as 2 or 4 bolt main thats why i was asking about the oil fittings. My block has the same fittings as on the above picture.
...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

11-02-2021, 03:20 PM

Replies: 64

So wats the budget way to 500hp for me?

Views: 18,885

Posted By BlueAndWhite

wat am i looking for? mine has the same fittings...

wat am i looking for? mine has the same fittings with the number 3X stamped ( could be 31 33 37, the second number is unreadable) nothing else.

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

11-01-2021, 05:26 PM

Replies: 64

So wats the budget way to 500hp for me?

Views: 18,885

Posted By BlueAndWhite

So here is my block casting# ...

So here is my block casting#
14015445...454.......78-90...2 or 4 bolt

I guess this makes it a mark4 and only way to find out if its a 4bolt is when i will have the pan off.
The engine is pretty...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

10-31-2021, 09:23 AM

Replies: 64

So wats the budget way to 500hp for me?

Views: 18,885

Posted By BlueAndWhite

il be looking into this, looks like wat i need, i...

il be looking into this, looks like wat i need, i already have imco powerflow manifolds also.

noted, ty

Ouch, i know its halloween, but you got me scared real good.

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

10-30-2021, 08:14 PM

Replies: 64

So wats the budget way to 500hp for me?

Views: 18,885

Posted By BlueAndWhite

Thanks all for your input, keep it coming ...

Thanks all for your input, keep it coming

The LS does have a different exhaust, and buying those marine ls manifold is just the beginning of all the LS specific stuff to adapt. The cheaper initial...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

10-29-2021, 08:00 PM

Replies: 64

So wats the budget way to 500hp for me?

Views: 18,885

Posted By BlueAndWhite

So wats the budget way to 500hp for me?

This is Concerning my 28 scarab excel with single 454(330)/bravo1
I was having serious performance loss with my boat.
Did a compression test, all cylinders are low, i actually have one at 0psi, my...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

08-09-2021, 08:16 PM

Replies: 3

Need advice on bbc Intake manifold install

Views: 1,909

Posted By BlueAndWhite

Need advice on bbc Intake manifold install

Hi all.
I have a 330hp 454 witch has seen a significant loss in performance and the boat is having a hard time getting to plane.
I noticed bubbles where the intake meets the heads. I tightened a...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

12-15-2020, 05:16 PM

Replies: 19

330 to 525 swap opportunity

Views: 4,637

Posted By BlueAndWhite

My guess is he just doesnt want any backlash from...

My guess is he just doesnt want any backlash from selling a worn engine to a guy thats trying to rig up an older boat. He just sold 2 525s for my budys 38 hustler, he could give a rats ass about my...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

12-15-2020, 03:56 PM

Replies: 19

330 to 525 swap opportunity

Views: 4,637

Posted By BlueAndWhite

Thank you for all your input guys, i called the...

Thank you for all your input guys, i called the shop doing the engine swap in my buddys boat. The mechanic tried to discourage me saying it wont fit and nothing is the same, he did confirm its a good...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

12-12-2020, 03:02 PM

Replies: 19

330 to 525 swap opportunity

Views: 4,637

Posted By BlueAndWhite

It does have the original heads, i was looking...

It does have the original heads, i was looking into this and found that stainless marine offers a jig kit to drill and tap the correct bolt pattern, im guessing the machine shop doing the head...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

12-12-2020, 01:30 PM

Replies: 19

330 to 525 swap opportunity

Views: 4,637

Posted By BlueAndWhite

330 to 525 swap opportunity

Hi all,
I have a friend that is putting in new 525 blocks in his boat.
I could get one of his old 525s for 2500$ canadian. (engine in runing condition)
To put you in perspective, in my area, a...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

08-04-2020, 03:20 PM

Replies: 0

Having issues, lost 15 mph

Views: 1,209

Posted By BlueAndWhite

Having issues, lost 15 mph

Hey guys, i have a 1988 scarab excel 28 single engine 454/bravo one.
this is kind of a long story but if you have time to read and give your input it would be appreciated.
Ive had the boat since...

Forum: Scarab

07-06-2020, 12:15 PM

Replies: 3

3 gages went out (88 excel 28)

Views: 829

Posted By BlueAndWhite

Forgot about this post, quick follow up, those 3...

Forgot about this post, quick follow up, those 3 gages had a common main ground wire and it was unpruged, quick and easy fix. :)

Forum: Scarab

06-22-2020, 03:24 PM

Replies: 3

3 gages went out (88 excel 28)

Views: 829

Posted By BlueAndWhite

3 gages went out (88 excel 28)

Hey all,just boat a 1988 scarab excel 28 454/bravo1 waiting my 10 post count to show you my boat but in the meantime i was wondering how these old gages where wired up.
I first noticed my Gas level...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

06-22-2020, 03:14 PM

Replies: 8

Boat newbie looking for advice!

Views: 937

Posted By BlueAndWhite

I dont see any cam part numbers on the rebuild...

I dont see any cam part numbers on the rebuild sheet receipt so the stocker went back in it. will not be doing the heads on this, will keep that money for gas or bigger engine down the line :P

...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

06-21-2020, 09:15 PM

Replies: 8

Boat newbie looking for advice!

Views: 937

Posted By BlueAndWhite

thanks for the input. The speed is from the gps,...

thanks for the input. The speed is from the gps, the speedo isnt even pluged. For sure being a 1988 the hull must have soaked up some water over the years, i had it surveyed and nothing was rothed or...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

06-20-2020, 11:24 PM

Replies: 8

Boat newbie looking for advice!

Views: 937

Posted By BlueAndWhite

Boat newbie looking for advice!

HI all,
just got me an old 1988 scarab excel 28 and pretty much everytime i would google for some info i would find links to offshoreonly.com. So here i am hoping to get some tips and advice.
I...

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