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Forum: General Q & A

06-27-2007, 10:40 AM

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454 out of a truck-work in a boat?

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Posted By Pat McPherson

The truck engine may or may not have a forged...

The truck engine may or may not have a forged crank and 7/16 bolt rods like your 454Mag, but at HP levels below 450, it does not matter much.
I'd say yes, if the blocks are the same Gen, new...

Forum: General Q & A

06-27-2007, 10:09 AM

Replies: 15

454 out of a truck-work in a boat?

Views: 12,364

Posted By Pat McPherson

The easiest way I know to tell is if there are...

The easiest way I know to tell is if there are provisions for a mechanical fuel pump. Gen IV blocks can run a Mechanical fuel pump. On Gen V blocks the boss is not there or at least not machined....

Forum: General Q & A

06-27-2007, 09:30 AM

Replies: 15

454 out of a truck-work in a boat?

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Posted By Pat McPherson

One other thing is that you do not want to do is...

One other thing is that you do not want to do is mix the heads from a Gen V or VI (1990 and newer) with a Gen IV (1989 and older) block. Or the other way either, Gen V block with Gen IV heads. There...

Forum: General Q & A

06-27-2007, 08:32 AM

Replies: 15

454 out of a truck-work in a boat?

Views: 12,364

Posted By Pat McPherson

A truck engine is a lot more like the low output...

A truck engine is a lot more like the low output 330HP than a 454Mag.
You will need to change the flat top pistons to get the compression up and change the cam to have more lift and duration.

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