Stan's Customs
Petty Officer 2nd Class
- Joined
- Oct 30, 2004
- Messages
- 161
Wouldn't you know ...Finally got a small block version Of D. Moore's book and I wind up with a freeze damaged Big Block to build.<br /><br />I've been saving a low mileage 454 core with a cracked piston, in case one of my wrecker engines needed replacing. But...I've decided to use it in this boat because I'm sure the crank is standard etc.<br /><br />I'm curious what Mr. Moore recommends for a big block configuration ...especially in the head department. I'm thinking big oval port...wish I had some numbers to match up to or get close...His compression recommendations would nice too...<br /><br />Anyone got one of his Big Block Books for sale? I'd pay well..and for 2nd day air cost.<br /><br />If not I'd be curious as to anyone's past experience with successful combinations. I'd really like to have an engine built and ready to set in before I tear down the boat and see what it came with. That way my shop won't be tied up so long with the repower. The boat has a 1991 Mercruiser 454/Bravo. Cam recommendations would be of interest too... <br /><br />I think this was a 300 hp engine ...more would be better of course...<br /><br /><br />Thanks...Stan