Block Cracked 😭

[aapwayneo2001]

As the title says...last winters winterization didn't go well. My question is...go back stock or is there another option for mor hp and low end torque for surfing

09 LSV indmar 325

[beat taco]

I suggest one of these for moar powa!
http://m.chevrolet.com/performance/c...l#.WEx1PcuIbqA

[aapwayneo2001]

I suggest one of these for moar powa!
http://m.chevrolet.com/performance/c...l#.WEx1PcuIbqA

You convince my wife and I'll do it!! I need something more close to stock or just a bit more hp but still bolt up to stock accessories etc

[aapwayneo2001]

Would a stock gm vortec (car/truck) engine work?

[DaveM]

Buy my 2013 LSV. It has 320 hours on the engine. Great surf boat. Asking $39K

[aapwayneo2001]

Buy my 2013 LSV. It has 320 hours on the engine. Great surf boat. Asking $39K

Gotta get this anchor running first lol

[bergermaister]

Sorry to hear this bro. I went through the same pain about 8 years ago. The engine shop offered me a hotter cam that would bump the rated HP from 325 to 340. Basically just a cam, lifters and springs from what I could gather. Not sure what options you have in your area but the guys who did mine are the same shop that works on the sheriff department boats where they can do a complete engine swap for them literally in 24 hours. So the turnaround on mine was pretty quick!

Thing I wasn't thrilled about is that they only offered me a 1 year warranty. Something to think about as others I have seen are up to 5yr warranty but you PAY for it in the total price. However we've been very happy with the end result. I'm propped for it, but I run heavy with people and ballast for surfing most summers and have never had any issues or ever burn a drop of oil.

And for anyone who has to live through that experience I guarantee it will NEVER happen to them again!

[beat taco]

Yes that's what they are. You just put brass freeze plugs in them. If I was really looking for more realistic hp I would upgrade the heads, you could have a sweet little motor if you want to play with it. But a stock bottom end will be plenty.

[aapwayneo2001]

Yes that's what they are. You just put brass freeze plugs in them. If I was really looking for more realistic hp I would upgrade the heads, you could have a sweet little motor if you want to play with it. But a stock bottom end will be plenty.

So maybe a performance upgrade from summit maybe? I read something about the cams being different is that the case?

[parrothd]

Don't bother upgrading, not worth the $$$, just upgrade the prop. I probably run more ballast then you and no issues. Acme 1433 baby..