Ok guys I called the shop and the guy is out for the day and he MAY be back this evening. I'll post an update as soon as I find something out.

Sidenote......I noticed some were concerned about the salt water on the blocks. Need not worry these are all fresh water boats, brackish at the most. I really hope for all of our sakes that I can work this deal out for you guys.

I'll keep you posted. :cheers:


[Modified by Corey 68, 12:21 PM 7/17/2002]

 

Thanks Corey

 

Thanks me too..I would love to get one

 

Ditto!!!
Thanks Corey

 

Didn't see this in the other thread but, is this guy gonna be willing to ship them? Or are we responsible for picking them up oursleves?

 

The buyer will be responsible for shipping charges or pick-up. If everything works out, I'll help arrange everything.
:cheers:

 

If there are any left I'd like one

 

YES MAN! This is starting to get exciting! :yesnod: Me and my 72 LS5 dreams are slowly but surely coming together IN SPITE of the wife. :cool:

 

Folks, I did a lttle searching. Im not saying dont buy, just do a lttle research first

"Heads and cams are set up for a completly different torque curve. A marine engine must develop most of its torque on the low end of throttle range. This allows for the ability to use a single gear transmition system. Think of it this way:
You get in your car
Start it up
Drive to the highway
Put your foot to the floor and hold it there for an hour
Its a little different, well for most of us.


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I can never have too many Big block parts! I'll take one.

I saw Denney wanted one too. If there are a few of us in the MD/VA/DC area maybe we can arrange a group shipping deal. or maybe we'll just have one of us drive down and pick 'em up and share the costs.

 

That would be great, if we could get them.

Thanks

 

I'm approaching this with the idea this is a core motor. A complete inspection and rebuild is in order. With the idea that there are no moving parts laying in the bottom of the pan. At present I've counted 38 requests and an offer to buy the lot. So I think if logistics can be worked out it might happen.
And only fair would be to compensate Corey for his present efforts and forth coming work :lol:

Scott

 

I would probably be interested in one also. Do you happen to know what GEN most of the blocks are? (Mark 4's, gen 5, or gen 6)

Mark B.

 

Corey,
Do you have a list of who's interested? And how often does this guy clean out his shop like this?

Dave

 

Anybody wanna buy a bridge? I also know where there is a 63 vette in a barn. :lol:

 

Here's a list from the first post in order of "I want one, please"
Corey68 -1
76Red -1
Scott78 -1
Slickman -1
Bill Meyer -1
C3Sharktank -1
Monkeywrench –1
Yellow72 –1
Denney –1
Randy71 –1
clekchau(their first post) –3
Terryrudy –1
Bkirk –1
71,454,4spd –1
MrBeau –1
L48shark –1
69NOXrat –1 (20th )
Inferno-vette –1
Rich’s75 –2
Danzig74c(Holland wondered about shipping)-1
Guru_4_hire –1
MILO851 –1
e3press –1
wadew10 –1
Smokedtires –1
Shamby –1
Alwyn678 –2
Superfast80 –1
Dman535 –1
Mystery Machine –1
Bb69 –1
Corvettemaster –1
Sharkbyte –1
Tominator -1
Sigfourty –1
Ddecart -1
Kingt offered to buy the lot if this didn't work out

I hope it works out.
(edited to add Danzig74c and Kingt)

Scott




[Modified by Scott78, 4:47 PM 7/17/2002]

 

Thanks for your help on this. Keep us updated.

:cheers:

 

Found out from a reliable source 454's in a marine application, 2 things kill these engines quick.

1. constant high rpm (6,000-7,000).

2. intake air that for one reason or the other tends to be very dirty.

But should be a contained cooling setup. (radiator)

502 engine are a better application, they are basically made especially for marine use and hold up 5 times longer than 454.

There is a chance here that these engines are completely shot, no useable parts.


[Modified by 71,454,4spd, 3:00 PM 7/17/2002]

 

If you have any left over I'll buy them. Can never have too many big blocks!

 

I think we'll have to rely on Corey to pass on as much info as possible. As in most "to good to be true" deals there's a catch. You might end up with an anchor, nothing useable. I would hope anyone involved understands this.
A few have posted there apprehension on using a motor with a marine history and rightfully so. It's a tough environment for a motor and it's setup differently for torque and high end HP, so that needs to be taken into consideration. With that said I'm still in, anyone with second thoughts can remove their name. There have been 40 motors requested for on the 20 motors Corey68 originaly posted about.

Scott