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superV
06-13-2003, 09:40 AM
OK just boat a 89 Formula FS206LS :D with a SBC that is froze.Its got lots of good parts on so i will most likly go with a SBC so i can save on all the bolt on shit unless someone has a complete BBC.
O ya Im also on a tight budget frown
[ June 13, 2003, 11:00 AM: Message edited by: superV ]

220EagleXp
06-13-2003, 09:43 AM
There's no replacement for displacement. Go BBC :D

Infomaniac
06-13-2003, 09:45 AM
Define tight budget.......
I am offering 548 BBC's complete with fuel and ignition systems shipped for 11,500. Everything brand new.

superV
06-13-2003, 09:54 AM
Infomaniac:
Define tight budget.......
I am offering 548 BBC's complete with fuel and ignition systems shipped for 11,500. Everything brand new. I though you might jump in here.
This the deal I just picked up the boat on E-Bay with a Buy It Now option.I think the sellers are starting to think they let it go to cheep ($6500)
So we are in the e mailing back and forht process right now. The boat only has an alpha on it so I will need to careful. The motor in it is a 350 mag with dart heads and a al. intake ect.They seized the motor on the trailer due to not puttting oil in after being de winterized :mad:
You think this was a good deal or just fare? wink

superV
06-13-2003, 09:57 AM
Just a few pics :D What do you guys think? idea
http://ebay3.ipixmedia.com/abc/M28/_EBAY_ee686664d6ec9a12c2872058f9d818b5/i-1_B_L.JPG
http://ebay3.ipixmedia.com/abc/M28/_EBAY_ee686664d6ec9a12c2872058f9d818b5/i-2_B_L.JPG
http://ebay3.ipixmedia.com/abc/M28/_EBAY_ee686664d6ec9a12c2872058f9d818b5/i-3_B_L.JPG

Infomaniac
06-13-2003, 10:19 AM
Those are good boats.
A 1989 model is where you look very close at the wood in the transom and floor.
I do not think you would be happy with a small block in a boat that size.

Infomaniac
06-13-2003, 10:22 AM
I do have a nice 383 minus ignition, intake and carb. if you decide to go that direction.
1,400.00 can deal on shipping.

superV
06-13-2003, 10:25 AM
Infomaniac:
Those are good boats.
A 1989 model is where you look very close at the wood in the transom and floor.
I do not think you would be happy with a small block in a boat that size. I agree with you on the transom and what not. I have a uncle with the same boat with a ZZ4 SBC it runs right at 63mph and we replaced the transome. So your right I do not need all those problems In addition to that i just got of the phone with the people and they want me to pay in full to day with out looking at the boat in person :mad: We had already agreed on 2k now and the rest when i pick up the boat in a few weeks but now they are saying they want it now argue I tell you I have not had much luck in buying a boat. F'ing E-Bay It never goes smooth :(
Hey what ever happen to that Checkmate you had for sale? wink

Formula Dude
06-13-2003, 10:31 AM
superV
$6500 is a good deal. If those pictures are recent, boat & trailer look to be in good shape. With the alpha 1 I would stay with the sbc. With the extra's on the sbc, a stock 454 would not be that much faster. The extra weight from a bbc really comes into play.

big Doug
06-13-2003, 10:49 AM
superV:
Just a few pics :D What do you guys think? idea
http://ebay3.ipixmedia.com/abc/M28/_EBAY_ee686664d6ec9a12c2872058f9d818b5/i-1_B_L.JPG
http://ebay3.ipixmedia.com/abc/M28/_EBAY_ee686664d6ec9a12c2872058f9d818b5/i-2_B_L.JPG
http://ebay3.ipixmedia.com/abc/M28/_EBAY_ee686664d6ec9a12c2872058f9d818b5/i-3_B_L.JPG I know a guy in the Farmington are that has one just like that. It looks like the same boat. What was the ebay auction number?

superV
06-13-2003, 10:52 AM
big Doug:
superV:
Just a few pics :D What do you guys think? idea
http://ebay3.ipixmedia.com/abc/M28/_EBAY_ee686664d6ec9a12c2872058f9d818b5/i-1_B_L.JPG
http://ebay3.ipixmedia.com/abc/M28/_EBAY_ee686664d6ec9a12c2872058f9d818b5/i-2_B_L.JPG
http://ebay3.ipixmedia.com/abc/M28/_EBAY_ee686664d6ec9a12c2872058f9d818b5/i-3_B_L.JPG I know a guy in the Farmington are that has one just like that. It looks like the same boat. What was the ebay auction number? This one is in chicago ill. Is your buddys for sale? Sale is over.

HOSS
06-13-2003, 11:08 AM
Anyone know of or have a boat needing a small block for sale?

big Doug
06-13-2003, 11:26 AM
superV:
big Doug:
superV:
Just a few pics :D What do you guys think? idea
I know a guy in the Farmington are that has one just like that. It looks like the same boat. What was the ebay auction number? This one is in chicago ill. Is your buddys for sale? Sale is over. At one time it was, I will try to call him to find out. His boat sounds great and runs great also.

big Doug
06-13-2003, 11:26 AM
superV:
big Doug:
superV:
Just a few pics :D What do you guys think? idea
I know a guy in the Farmington are that has one just like that. It looks like the same boat. What was the ebay auction number? This one is in chicago ill. Is your buddys for sale? Sale is over. At one time it was, I will try to call him to find out. His boat sounds great and runs great also.

big Doug
06-13-2003, 11:27 AM
Sorry double post. burningm

burbanite
06-13-2003, 11:43 AM
superv,
what payment details were specified in the auction? Tell him that is part of the contract between buyer and seller - negative feedback is a bitch.

superV
06-13-2003, 11:45 AM
burbanite:
superv,
what payment details were specified in the auction? Tell him that is part of the contract between buyer and seller - negative feedback is a bitch. Yes it is! burningm And they are not returning my calls now :mad:

DogHouse
06-13-2003, 02:06 PM
I would agree with the other post that said stick with the small block if you're keeping the Alpha. You can make more than enough torque with a warmed up small block to kill the Alpha, so no need to step up to the heavier big block that will just make the problem worse. I know this because I destroyed an Alpha with a beefy 406 a few years ago! Sounds like Info's 383 might be a good deal.
-brian