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    HT383 crate engine?

    Yeah I guess I was looking to take a shortcut. Let me ask you guys this - back to stroking my current motor, are you aware of any off the shelf stroker kits that get me a 9.0+/- CR while keeping my 64cc vortex heads? everything I’m finding gets me to a 9.4 minimum which is too high I believe for...
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    HT383 crate engine?

    Here are the specs: Horsepower 323 HP Torque 444 LB-FT Tech Specs Engine Type: Chevy Small-Block V-8 Displacement (cu. in.): 383 Bore x Stroke (in.): 4.000 x 3.800 Block (P/N 88962516): Cast-iron with four-bolt main caps Crankshaft (P/N 12489436): 4340 forged steel Connecting Rods (P/N...
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    HT383 crate engine?

    Looking to build a 383 stroker for a straight inboard application. I have a low-hour, vortec block that is a great candidate for rebuilding but then came across the HT383 crate engine from GM. My goal is for a cruiser-type build, to maximize low-end torque and durability. It looks to have all...
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    Mercathode on a 3.0/Alpha?

    I keep my boat slipped in saltwater and most years need to replace anodes about 2/3 of the way through the 6 month season we get in the northeast. Thinking about installing a mercathode system but don't see much info out there for use on 3.0/Alpha (gen 2) drive systems. Is it even possible? Is...
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    Prop sizing for Eastern 22 with i/o

    I have a '92 Eastern 22 lobsterfisherman with a Mercruiser 3.0 i/o that I'd like to squeeze a little more mid-range performance out of. My buddy has the center console version of the same boat with a 115 OB that blows mine away from a cruise and max speed standpoint. Granted I'm carrying more...
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