540ci 700hp build recipe
08-02-2016, 08:16 PM
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Oh here we go, 1 post trolling!! Lifter notes were checked, non gave me numbers they were wrong, heads out of the box that bob told me were custom made for him because he's a top 5 dealer and Afr custom makes them especially for him, turns out that's false after I talked to afr myself... As far as temps? Well I been running the engines the same way for many years, funny as soon as I delete bob m from the recipe I have had 47 hours of trouble free use, even though bob completely fukked up the combo specs and absolutely dropped the ball on my cams, garbage junk...
Go back to the rock you came from, is this Brian? Kevin? Hmmm ...
Go back to the rock you came from, is this Brian? Kevin? Hmmm ...
I thought you had engine problems because you didn't check the lifter bores for the correct clearances, you just dropped them in and went. Dart blocks are notoriously tight from the factory. Another issue that may have contributed to your failure was the fact that you bolted your new heads on straight out of the box and didn't notice that the valve springs were different. Oh and also the fact that your water temp was under 100 degrees so everything was essentially cold and you ran the crap out of it. I mean Bob is a tool but you have to take some if not most of the responsibility for your failed motor. Just my 2 cents.
08-02-2016, 08:21 PM
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Let's get a beer one day, I love in Olmsted falls... Pm me
Yea I have read your entire build. I have seen your boat before up at Kelly's, it's a bada$$ boat and sounded good. And I work in North Olmsted and my crew (AT&T) services Olmsted Falls where I am pretty sure I have seen it before a little while back also. Def bada$$
08-02-2016, 09:07 PM
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I think the 741 cam is a bit light for a 700HP 540ci.
Something to keep in mind when reading the internet, and discussing power numbers. Everyones dyno is different. Everyone dyno's in different forms. Meaning, the guy who dynos his 540 in full marine trim, with some GIL manifolds, and that combo, might make 625HP on a legit dyno. A guy who dyno's with some big ole 2.25 race car headers, no accessories, might make 675hp. The guy making 675, makes fun of the guy who only made 625, even though in reality, they are making the same power once installed in the boat.
I dyno'ed my previous engine combo, using 2.25 car headers dumping into a 6 inch flex pipe, no accessories. New combo, dynoed with accessories, my stellings headers which are smaller diamter, as well as marine headers (flow upwards instead of downwords), my tailpipes which are 3ft long with 4"ID tube, on a totally differnt dyno. When comparing my dyno sheets, my new combo shows to be making 30hp less than the old combo. However, my new combo, is actually going FASTER in the boat. I added 250lbs of stern weight with new combo, and on paper it shows 30hp less, but, the boat tells the real story. Esp since I didn't change props or anything else.
Something to keep in mind when reading the internet, and discussing power numbers. Everyones dyno is different. Everyone dyno's in different forms. Meaning, the guy who dynos his 540 in full marine trim, with some GIL manifolds, and that combo, might make 625HP on a legit dyno. A guy who dyno's with some big ole 2.25 race car headers, no accessories, might make 675hp. The guy making 675, makes fun of the guy who only made 625, even though in reality, they are making the same power once installed in the boat.
I dyno'ed my previous engine combo, using 2.25 car headers dumping into a 6 inch flex pipe, no accessories. New combo, dynoed with accessories, my stellings headers which are smaller diamter, as well as marine headers (flow upwards instead of downwords), my tailpipes which are 3ft long with 4"ID tube, on a totally differnt dyno. When comparing my dyno sheets, my new combo shows to be making 30hp less than the old combo. However, my new combo, is actually going FASTER in the boat. I added 250lbs of stern weight with new combo, and on paper it shows 30hp less, but, the boat tells the real story. Esp since I didn't change props or anything else.
08-02-2016, 09:14 PM
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I think the 741 cam is a bit light for a 700HP 540ci.
Something to keep in mind when reading the internet, and discussing power numbers. Everyones dyno is different. Everyone dyno's in different forms. Meaning, the guy who dynos his 540 in full marine trim, with some GIL manifolds, and that combo, might make 625HP on a legit dyno. A guy who dyno's with some big ole 2.25 race car headers, no accessories, might make 675hp. The guy making 675, makes fun of the guy who only made 625, even though in reality, they are making the same power once installed in the boat.
I dyno'ed my previous engine combo, using 2.25 car headers dumping into a 6 inch flex pipe, no accessories. New combo, dynoed with accessories, my stellings headers which are smaller diamter, as well as marine headers (flow upwards instead of downwords), my tailpipes which are 3ft long with 4"ID tube, on a totally differnt dyno. When comparing my dyno sheets, my new combo shows to be making 30hp less than the old combo. However, my new combo, is actually going FASTER in the boat. I added 250lbs of stern weight with new combo, and on paper it shows 30hp less, but, the boat tells the real story. Esp since I didn't change props or anything else.
Something to keep in mind when reading the internet, and discussing power numbers. Everyones dyno is different. Everyone dyno's in different forms. Meaning, the guy who dynos his 540 in full marine trim, with some GIL manifolds, and that combo, might make 625HP on a legit dyno. A guy who dyno's with some big ole 2.25 race car headers, no accessories, might make 675hp. The guy making 675, makes fun of the guy who only made 625, even though in reality, they are making the same power once installed in the boat.
I dyno'ed my previous engine combo, using 2.25 car headers dumping into a 6 inch flex pipe, no accessories. New combo, dynoed with accessories, my stellings headers which are smaller diamter, as well as marine headers (flow upwards instead of downwords), my tailpipes which are 3ft long with 4"ID tube, on a totally differnt dyno. When comparing my dyno sheets, my new combo shows to be making 30hp less than the old combo. However, my new combo, is actually going FASTER in the boat. I added 250lbs of stern weight with new combo, and on paper it shows 30hp less, but, the boat tells the real story. Esp since I didn't change props or anything else.
How did you like GH?
08-02-2016, 09:40 PM
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true, one thing that makes me feel "ok" with my weak numbers is they were with my Stainless Marine exhaust, a charging alternator and sea pump, I don;lt think many dyno the way we did at Ryans... that puts me approx. 660-670 hp in my eyes, not bad but certaintly no home run.
I think the 741 cam is a bit light for a 700HP 540ci.
Something to keep in mind when reading the internet, and discussing power numbers. Everyones dyno is different. Everyone dyno's in different forms. Meaning, the guy who dynos his 540 in full marine trim, with some GIL manifolds, and that combo, might make 625HP on a legit dyno. A guy who dyno's with some big ole 2.25 race car headers, no accessories, might make 675hp. The guy making 675, makes fun of the guy who only made 625, even though in reality, they are making the same power once installed in the boat.
I dyno'ed my previous engine combo, using 2.25 car headers dumping into a 6 inch flex pipe, no accessories. New combo, dynoed with accessories, my stellings headers which are smaller diamter, as well as marine headers (flow upwards instead of downwords), my tailpipes which are 3ft long with 4"ID tube, on a totally differnt dyno. When comparing my dyno sheets, my new combo shows to be making 30hp less than the old combo. However, my new combo, is actually going FASTER in the boat. I added 250lbs of stern weight with new combo, and on paper it shows 30hp less, but, the boat tells the real story. Esp since I didn't change props or anything else.
Something to keep in mind when reading the internet, and discussing power numbers. Everyones dyno is different. Everyone dyno's in different forms. Meaning, the guy who dynos his 540 in full marine trim, with some GIL manifolds, and that combo, might make 625HP on a legit dyno. A guy who dyno's with some big ole 2.25 race car headers, no accessories, might make 675hp. The guy making 675, makes fun of the guy who only made 625, even though in reality, they are making the same power once installed in the boat.
I dyno'ed my previous engine combo, using 2.25 car headers dumping into a 6 inch flex pipe, no accessories. New combo, dynoed with accessories, my stellings headers which are smaller diamter, as well as marine headers (flow upwards instead of downwords), my tailpipes which are 3ft long with 4"ID tube, on a totally differnt dyno. When comparing my dyno sheets, my new combo shows to be making 30hp less than the old combo. However, my new combo, is actually going FASTER in the boat. I added 250lbs of stern weight with new combo, and on paper it shows 30hp less, but, the boat tells the real story. Esp since I didn't change props or anything else.
08-02-2016, 10:04 PM
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I liked it there. The launch ramp could use some longer docks, but other than that, awesome little town. Would like to get back up there when I have some more time to explore town and what not. We got in the water friday evening, got situated in our slips, grabbed some dinner, and crashed. Saturday , took a quick walk thru town, ran the boats up to Muskegan, dropped anchor for a bit there, ran back to GH, grilled some dinner, and crashed. Sunday ,boat ride to Port Sheldon, anchored for a bit, then back to GH, then loaded up and headed home around 3pm.
08-02-2016, 10:22 PM
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I would like to check that out I think, let me know if you go again ..
I liked it there. The launch ramp could use some longer docks, but other than that, awesome little town. Would like to get back up there when I have some more time to explore town and what not. We got in the water friday evening, got situated in our slips, grabbed some dinner, and crashed. Saturday , took a quick walk thru town, ran the boats up to Muskegan, dropped anchor for a bit there, ran back to GH, grilled some dinner, and crashed. Sunday ,boat ride to Port Sheldon, anchored for a bit, then back to GH, then loaded up and headed home around 3pm.
08-02-2016, 11:10 PM
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I liked it there. The launch ramp could use some longer docks, but other than that, awesome little town. Would like to get back up there when I have some more time to explore town and what not. We got in the water friday evening, got situated in our slips, grabbed some dinner, and crashed. Saturday , took a quick walk thru town, ran the boats up to Muskegan, dropped anchor for a bit there, ran back to GH, grilled some dinner, and crashed. Sunday ,boat ride to Port Sheldon, anchored for a bit, then back to GH, then loaded up and headed home around 3pm.
