What engine is this??

[mmetzger1028]

Hey, I am looking for a new engine to replace my existing Volvo AQ260 5.7 And I stumbled upon this one but Im not sure if its what I need. Im guessing it just has 327 210hp Valve covers, but Id rather be certain. Any ideas?

http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/boa/4683827397.html

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,.... I donno where the guy is gettin' "327" from,....

It "appears" to be a 350, 5.7l motor, 'bout the same vintage as yer's,....

 

[mmetzger1028]

Yeah, Im guessing its a Volvo 5.7 with 327 Valve covers

 

[Fun Times]

Yes the 260A shown on the metal tag should make it a 5.7L (350) @ 260 HP.

Here's an owners manual for you if interested,
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...e2hkp1qscvJte6ox29JVRag&bvm=bv.76247554,d.cGU

 

[mmetzger1028]

Thanks Fun Times!

 

[Scott Danforth]

why not take your running 5.7 liter to a machine shop to freshen up vs buying another used motor?

 

[mmetzger1028]

I probably will, just researching all my options.

 

[Scott Danforth]

if you have to redo the bores and touch the crank, it would be aprox the same cost to build a 383 stroker at that point which is what your cruiser needs.

 

[mmetzger1028]

Im new to the whole engine swapping, boring thing, so I don't even know what a 383 stroker is.......... lol

 

[Scott Danforth]

the 383 is a 0.030 over +.25" stroke motor. Mercruiser's 6.2 is a 377 stroker which simply does not have the over-bore.

basically for a boat, its big-block power out of the small block.

the crank is about $300, so if you need to machine your current crank, for any reason, a stroker build is cheep upgrade.