87concord
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"OK here it goes. I have a 19
"OK here it goes. I have a 1987 model boat with a 5.7 260hp mercruiser setup in it.I am going to pull the engine out this winter. I am building the replacement engine as we speak. I am using the block and heads out of a 1997 Chevrolet truck (vortec). I know that I will have to get a new intake to make the new heads work with the Qjet. I have friends that are saying truck engines dont work right in boats, is there any truth to this?? what differnces should I expect to find during the conversion?? I know i have to use marine starters, alternators, carbs, etc. anything else I should be aware of or is using the truck block and heads a bad idea? Any input will be appreciated"
"OK here it goes. I have a 1987 model boat with a 5.7 260hp mercruiser setup in it.I am going to pull the engine out this winter. I am building the replacement engine as we speak. I am using the block and heads out of a 1997 Chevrolet truck (vortec). I know that I will have to get a new intake to make the new heads work with the Qjet. I have friends that are saying truck engines dont work right in boats, is there any truth to this?? what differnces should I expect to find during the conversion?? I know i have to use marine starters, alternators, carbs, etc. anything else I should be aware of or is using the truck block and heads a bad idea? Any input will be appreciated"