Re: Hey Patrick
 

Hey Dave,
Are you interested in selling the Fuel Injection and associated parts from your 454mag?
If so, how much $$ ?
I have a freind with a Gen V 454mag carb engine that he may like to convert.
Thanks,

Re: Hey Patrick
 

Patrick,

Yes, I would consider selling the EFI stuff. It's not doing any good sitting in my basement. I also thought about geting a 454 long block, putting the efi stuff on and selling the whole thing. Let me try to figure out what it is worth, any idea?

Dave

Re: Hey Patrick
 

Hey Dave,
A new 454HO base engine sells for about 5K and a reman 454mag long block is about 4K. I think it is much more cost effective if you can rebuild the engine you have on your own. Low hour take out 454mags complete sell for 4 to 5K. I don't think it would pay to buy a long block and bolt your old stuff on to turn around and sell it.
As for the Merc MPI system; I have seen them on e-bay for around $500.

Re: Hey Patrick
 

Hey Patrick,
Are Volvo test small blocks available ? I am looking to replace the ford 5.8 in my U19 and a volvo would be an easier swap (my 5.8 was a volvo/ OMC joint venture engine, I had great luck with it but parts are a pain and its tired) I have been told a volvo gm based small block would be a direct swap. Any thoughts? Do you know what a Volvo EFI small bloc complete would cost? thanks
Jim

Re: Hey Patrick
 

Hi Jim,
I think Shawn may be able to get chevy small blocks. I'll send him an e-mail on Monday.
I have a friend here in CT that bought a throttle body EFI 350 chevy to bolt in his 18' Donzi from Shawn last year. His boat had an older vintage drive so the bellow housing, flywheel, and coupler from the new engine did not work. He may also have an extra set of engine mounts. I gave him the ones from my 454 and he likely got a set with his engine. Those parts are just sitting in his barn. He would probably let them go cheap or maybe free. I'm going to see Rubin next Saturday I'll ask what parts he still has.
I have another friend the that Is buying a 502 (8.2GSi) Volvo from Shawn so he'll likely end up with Volvo parts that will not be used with his Merc. drive.
I guess what I'm trying to say Jim, is that even if Shawn does not have any complete Volvo Penta small block packages, we can come up with the parts to help you convert to a chevy.
Talk to you soon,