I'llburn14u2

Hello everybody, New to the forum. Please be gentle!!

I have aquired a 95 7.4L and a bravo1 to replace a worn out 260/alpha1. The boat I got the motor/drive from went down in a hurricane last year. I am ready to rebiuld the motor.

I need some help since i have never owned a BBC before.I got the block checked and it is fine. I need a set of pistons for this motor,what compression am I looking for? Hyper or forged? I am on a tight budget and not looking for the best, just reliable.

Thanks

DMOORE

If you are going to rebuild it back to a stock configuration, and not looking for big power,(nitrous use ect...) just do the hypers. Spend the money on good machine work and the motor will last for years.


Darrell.

checkmate DOH!!

yup---go with stock marine-grade engine parts----if while the engine is out you choose to put a little hotter cam and lifter set in along with a new timing chain and gear set---- that would be good too---wouldnt be too much money and the time is prime while the engine is out----good luck with it

I'llburn14u2

Thats cool on the hypers,save some money!!!!
When the machine shop tore it down, there was very little piston left. What compression am i looking for?

Thanks