Aluminum block in boats ??
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Why don't you see more all aluminum blocks in the fresh water boats ? Are there any negitives to this in reguards to it being in a marine environment ? My current boat is all aluminum and I hope it serves me well,time will tell. hf...
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Most common aluminum blocks are probably 5.7's & 5.3 SBC's anyway they are still kinda pricey, the thing I ran into was making it stand alone power there is so much wiring, modules, & water sensitive stuff. The risk didn't seem worth the reward. IMO
For instance I just sold a blown LS1 with wiring harness basically stand alone power. Engine was totally disassembled & needed block, cylinder & head work. I was asking 3K got 2700.00 SOLD!
For instance I just sold a blown LS1 with wiring harness basically stand alone power. Engine was totally disassembled & needed block, cylinder & head work. I was asking 3K got 2700.00 SOLD!