WANTED OMC 460 FORD ENGINE NEW OR ?

[312stinger]

I am looking for a factory omc 460 king cobra engine not a remanufactured or rebuilt, but new or possibly low hour used one.I just purchased one, brand new still in omc crate, oil pan to carburetor, hopefully it was not the last one in the world.I am repowering my 1988 chris craft 312 stinger any help would be greatly appreciated! dsmay@dcwis.com

[HOSS]

I understand you wanna stay original but for the same cost as the new OMC motor you could have rebuilt 2 460`s, installed a WAY better cam, 2 new light weight Stealth intakes with carbs, and been able to still have money for exhaust port work on all 4 heads. All this and ended up with more power yet better fuel savings. A more complete burn is the key.
[ October 18, 2003, 05:37 AM: Message edited by: HOSS ]

[312stinger]

Hoss i did go that route about 30 hrs ago unfortunately machine shop was not very good and intake valve broke and went through motor, broke everything but the intake and carb.It is time for plan #2!

[HOSS]

I see. So you ain`t feeling like trusting machine shops now,understood. Good luck on your search. Try a local dealership and have the parts man(if he knows what he`s doing) do a nationwide search. The broken valve does happen. You also pay for quality machine work. But worth it. There are alot of machine shops that are represented on this site. I`m sure someone can direct you. If shipping is not a problem I can refer you to Ron Sporl Performance. 504-279-2460.
He does motors for people all over the country including Al Copeland (Popeyes offshore racing).
[ October 18, 2003, 06:12 AM: Message edited by: HOSS ]

[230Stingray]

Call Jack at FLAGSHIP MARINE in Punta Gorda Fla. at 1-888-282-2840 and see what he has. He had several complete new 460's a year or so ago. He may still have some but they are not in there catalog anymore.