re-powing

[chart]

from what i understand the 470 is half of a ford 460 big block they made a 4 barrel version that made 220 horse i believe. lots of torque

[brisboats]

I am in your same situation. Considering dropping in a 3.0 for the economy and cost of ownership. The way I measured I can drop the 3.0 right in any "V" configuration 4.3/5.0/5.7 is going to need some glass work done for the engine mounts. I am not concerned about top speed speed, just want a smooth idle, ability to plane and economic operation. If things keep going the way they are in the middle east I may have to put a sailing rig on her too.

Brian

[captpete13]

I checked some pricing for you. Mercury remanufacturing offers a 4.3 for $4868 and a 5.0 for $6243. Or they have a new complete package (4.3,transom,drive) for $8895.

[schwa]

are you a member of the bassbarn? anyway, its just like these forum. but for new jersey shore fishing. and i put some post on that, about the same post i put on here. a man ,chuck page answered alot of question and has his own shop, and wondered if you ever heard of him? here is his link http://www.cpmarineservices.com/ .... there was alot of nice things said about him on the barn. i;m thinking of letting him re-power my boat.and you guys helped me out a ton here also, and was wonder what you think? look like a well reputed place? ... thanks bro..... franny

[captpete13]

I've never heard of him. I live and work in Ocean County. About 80 miles north of that guy. Looking at his website he looks very legit. He is a master mercruiser tech which isn't easy to get. Other than that I can't offer any advise.

[schwa]

yeah the website and all that stuff was good and i talked to him on the phone. very down to earth, knews exactly what i was talk about on little things about the boat and motor, he also owned one! he basiclly said the samething THEFERMANATOR told me to do, and that dude sounds like he knows his **** too, well thanks for all your help my friend. seasons almost he!....franny