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Crusader 454 vs. the Crusader 8.1 which would you repower with???

No your right. My velvet drives would need to be replaced with zf's. My motors are in boxes. I could lower the front quite a bit and possibly come up with the right angle. My motors run fine for now. I was just questioning for future reference. I think when the time comes I may just do the stroker crank setup on my 454's With no bore job it comes out to something near 480 cubes, cant remember the exact number.
 
contender31 said:
I have 2 tired 1990 454 Carbureted Crusader 350 model engines in my 1990 Tiara 33 open. I have an option to repower with long block 454's with the same specs or with the 8.1's. Cost of the conversion is not the only factor in my decision. The considerations I have are quickness to plane, fuel economy, technology, serviceability, parts and longevity.

Any thoughts or experiences? Has anyone made the conversion to the 8.1's in this vessel or a similiar vessel in size and displacement? The Tiara is 15,000 lbs loaded and a 12 foot beam.

Thanks in advance
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