Recent content by kzcollectr

I ran across a set of 049 heads on craigslist for 200.00 price is negociable I may go pick them up today.

Bob Madera is doing the cams on my Formula engines. I have been working with him extensively on my small block project. I dont want to hit him with this project till we are done with the vortec small blocks. With his help I should have a very efficent 357 vortecs putting out 370 horse running...

Getting back to the beginning This is a completely rebuilt dressed engine including bellhousing coupler wiring belts carb etc etc. even has oil and filter with brand new gil aluminum exhaust. So it has new pistons as well I cant see breaking it down to the pistons. This is a plug in engine.

I hear what your saying and I have built many engines in my day. I come on here and ask questions because building a motor smart will get you the power you need rather than throwing a bunch of parts together and getting poor results. Im not using vortec heads. Im refering to the cylinder head...

Its going to be a Holley w/ a highrise intake. If you look at the way GM is building the new engines They are using flat tops and reducing chamber size. From what I have read the flame travels across the piston more efficiently than a domed piston. The smaller chamber is supposed to dissapate...

Well I pulled the valve covers and it has the peanut port heads. I have been searching ebay and found a number of the early 390 hp closed chamber large oval port heads at an affordable price. My intake is a flat cast q-jet intake. Im thinking highrise aluminum dual plane and match the cam to...

According to mortec block casting #3999289....454.......71-79...2 or 4 bolt main. It has a factory oil cooler. Definately mark IV block. Going to pull a valve cover soon to get a number. I was told the block was studded with a windage tray. It has MSD 6AL Ignition. Its going in a 21 Chris Craft...

Im not looking for 450hp Im pretty sure the bottom is cast with a 2 bolt block. The 100lb cast intake is going and may go with a mild cam and a new Holley spreadbore It wont be going over 5000 rpm it has aluminum gil exhaust already wanna get as much weight off as possible.

This has probably been addressed before but I will ask anyway I want to spice up a completely rebuilt fresh 454 330hp engine I was hoping for some input from those who have sucessfully done this. I dont want to punish this thing but I know there is some power left in it. It has a brand new GIL...

Built by weber 750 cfm part # is on the flange of the left front mounting bolt. pulled mine and bought a new holley after endlessly screwing with it.

I like the revolution marine setup I emailed them to see if I can buy the manifolds separate and run my risers. I picked up a set of stainless offshore style risers already.

If I go with that set up he can grind a cam that will come in around 3200 and provide max torque around 5400 and put out 400hp.

Hey Chris thanks for the link to Bob Madera he will definately be doing the cams. He was very happy that we have not picked an exhaust yet. His recomendation was the stainless marine manifolds with the individual inner exhaust pipes that go all the way to the riser. I have checked all...

Well for what its worth im doing a complete repower on my formula and although the temptation may be there to cut a few corners on some items such as fuel lines or ignition parts. I have to be honest with myself and say could i live with the thought of a fire or explosion on the boat and risk...

I have heard of Bob Madera never had any dealings with him I guess now is the time to introduce myself. The boat is an 84. As far as the drives go I was planning on showers and I do frequent fluid changes. I cant say the boat wont be run hard but it definately wont be abused. I will try to get a...