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    305 chevy to 406 chevy swap, V/P 280

    Hi, I couldn't find this on the forum so forgive me if its been covered over and over. I want to replace the 305 in my 1984 Bayliner Capri with a 406 small block that I built for my car (6000 miles on it now, and I'm selling the car with a different motor). The 406 is a 1976 with two...
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    need mech. adv. springs (they're broken)

    I have '84 volvo 5.7 with I believe a Prestolite distributor. The advance springs are both broken. Where Can I find these??? If I go with a electric conversion kit, will I still need them? (its a point type distributor). Thank You.
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    volvo/penta 280 engine ID???

    Hi, I have a 1984 Bayliner Capri with an I/O, volvo penta 280 drive and what the manual says is a 5.7 liter v-8 (small block chevy). I noticed the ID on the heads to be 4416 which means they are chevy hi-po 305 heads. 58 cc chambers, never offered on 350's in cars as far as I know. So, did...
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    vortec heads to marine motor?

    Hello. I have a pair of Vortec cylinder heads from my 406 small block (from my car) that have only 6000 miles on them. I want to swap them (and my intake manifold) to my 350 boat motor. I only run in fresh (no salt) water. The heads are stock as far as springs and valves go. Can I...
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    1984 capri 5.7 top speed

    Hello, I just got my first boat. (actually my 2nd one but the first one didn't work out too well) Its a 1984 Bayliner Capri 195 with a volvo/penta and a 5.7 liter chevy motor. I don't know much else except it tops out at 40 MPH at 4000 RPM. The motor does not smoke and seems to run good, but...
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