wrote:
I have a 32' Luhrs Sportfisher. Currently with Chrysler 318 engines.
I have 2 Chevrolet 350 4 bolt marine engines, one standard, one
reverse rotation. I would like to find out what spec. and what parts
I need to build these engines to 280 to 300 hp on carburators. The
boat weights 17000 lbs. It is my understanding I need foot lbs. of
torque more than rpm. Anyone know if there is a guide or book? Anyone
with information. Thanks in advance.

I'm not really sure, but one thing I'd like to know, is why would you
want to replace teh Chryslers with the chevys?

Not saying one brand is superior to the other, but your mounting and
manifolds and trans bolt patterns are completely different,a nd I
would think that it would take a lot more work to change over the
engines instead of rebuild the 318's.

Are the 318's the old "Big Blocks"? if so, they are vertually the
same blocks as the the 383's, 413,s qand 440's, which would be easier
to overhaul and get the horsepower/torque you're looking for.

If the 318's are the later "small block" versions, they are the same a
block as the 360 and late 60's 274, and you might be strained on
getting the results you desire.

Just curious.