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Started getting the Ecotec ready for a transplant into a boat it will still be a little way off as I'm waitng for a new sterndrive thats coming from the states and don't want to take the boat out of action until the colder months, so just starting to get things Ready.
heres a few Pics of the water cooled manifolds taking shape
Pay no attention to the dirty motor as it is yet to be stripped and overhauled.
I got the series 2 engine for $30 because the previous owner thought it was no good and didn't know what was wrong with it, but all that was wrong was a broken $20 valve spring.
Heres the manifold pics under construction built out of 316 stainless.
plasma Cut out the exhuast flanges
Drilled out the stud holes using the original manifolds as a template
bent up the angles needed and welded inplace whilst still bolted to the block to ensure the risers sat where I wanted them and to try and minimise warpage.
Heres one manifold almost finished just got to fit the anaodes and the water inlet tube and polish it up.
when finished they should look something like these ones that cost $2500
at least if mine don't work, I know I can buy them pre Fabbed Can also get some Cast Alloy ones From NZ for around 2K if need be.
these are the Alloy NZ ones that look real nice, there fitted to the same motor with a super charger and it delivers 300 plus HP, but I think the stainless will be longer lasting.
The Super charger may still be an option down the track.
This is the boat it will be going into
Cheers Andy
heres a few Pics of the water cooled manifolds taking shape
Pay no attention to the dirty motor as it is yet to be stripped and overhauled.
I got the series 2 engine for $30 because the previous owner thought it was no good and didn't know what was wrong with it, but all that was wrong was a broken $20 valve spring.
Heres the manifold pics under construction built out of 316 stainless.
plasma Cut out the exhuast flanges
Drilled out the stud holes using the original manifolds as a template
bent up the angles needed and welded inplace whilst still bolted to the block to ensure the risers sat where I wanted them and to try and minimise warpage.
Heres one manifold almost finished just got to fit the anaodes and the water inlet tube and polish it up.
when finished they should look something like these ones that cost $2500
at least if mine don't work, I know I can buy them pre Fabbed Can also get some Cast Alloy ones From NZ for around 2K if need be.
these are the Alloy NZ ones that look real nice, there fitted to the same motor with a super charger and it delivers 300 plus HP, but I think the stainless will be longer lasting.
The Super charger may still be an option down the track.
This is the boat it will be going into
Cheers Andy
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