chris-jack

ok, thank you all

rssteiny

maybe with your trade ins, but you will most likely be a few k short.

good luck

chris-jack

Which company (anywhere in the states) you would recommend to go for full assembled engines? A company I can trust and with good prices. The companies in Europe are to expensive with boat stuff.

PS: Self advertisments welcome.

DareDevil

There is a engine builder in NC i know ,,he worked for some real big companys back in the day and knows his stuff,,, i will ask him if he will built you a pair.
What is it that u whant though ???

Hp ,Ci , complette with all the bells and wissels, or just longblocks ???

Also how much are u willing to spend for 2 complette new engines,i can tell u 10 K is not going to get u there.

28Eliminator

I think you are on the right track, but you should do the exhaust and enjoy your new toy for a while. I don't think you can do exhaust, head work, cam, lifters, springs, rockers, blower, carbs, fuel pump/regulator, plumming, ect for $10,000, even if you do all the work yourself. Do like MILD THUNDER say's without the blowers and add them later, then you will be around 10k.
Every project I have done always comes in way higher because of nickel and dime stuff. In this case, it's $500 here and $800 there.
If you can sell what you have for a good price maybe then you can add the 10k and get some HP500's.

chris-jack

I have an offer for my 454 for 7.000 euro/both.

chris-jack

I would like to go for 430 - 450 hp. The other idea is to stay at 454 mag and buy rebuilt engines at victory for 6.500,-. I think this price is really hot, I never seen it cheaper. (plus exhaust)

drpete3

I just want you to think about this. If you start pushing 550-600 hp then your going to hurt your drives eventually. Also figure in new props and they are not going to be free.
before you start spending more than 10K I would suggest seeling the boat you own and buy the boat you want. youll be better off in the long run.

rssteiny

in the clasifieds here on oso there is 2 454 420 hp newly fresh for 8500.00 for both.

KAAMA

There are exceptions to the rule, but there is really no right or wrong way of doing this---it is your choice, but what 28Eliminator said by doing the exhaust only for now is what I would do Chris!

As you are finding out, there are a ton of options you can go with, and you will hear a lot of opinions,....but like I said Chris, if they are the Merc 365hp engines, then they are already an ALL FORGED engine! If you are only wanting 430-450hp Then it can be done EASILY with your 365's by having them modified. Keep what you have....You do NOT need to trade your 365's in----it is not worth all the hassel and trouble if you are only looking for 430-450hp----take it from someone who has been down this road since 1981---myself and helping my friends. A Merc 370hp, 400hp, 420hp, 425hp and 440hp are nothing but a GLORIFIED 454cid/365hp engine with different parts....mainly different cams. You can have the same thing with a few changes and mods.

At least BEGIN FIRST with an aftermarket better breathing exhaust for now (this year) and go boating....then add the other INTERNAL mods the following year during the off season. It's just a suggestion