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  1. newtoboat101

    freshwater cooling full kits

    ok so i should look for the half kit that just cools block ,because full kit with pump will not be a true full closed kit ,and not compatible with alpha 1 gen 1 ,correct?
  2. newtoboat101

    freshwater cooling full kits

    hello,new gm 5.7 vortec motor ,was trying to get aftermarket full closed cooling kit, what companies are still making kits ,monitor cooling kits are not being made until a sept 22 decision to continue production, seakamp no longer producing ,orca marine have not heard back from,cp performance...
  3. newtoboat101

    new 5.7 vortec parts

    i do like your thinking
  4. newtoboat101

    new 5.7 vortec parts

    when i purchased new vortec ,they had mentioned that all externals should match up ,motor that was pulled is non vortec ,also should there be a ring gasket where dipstick tube enters pan, i know the bolt plays alot in keeping the tube secure and down in pan, but just seemed like oil would seep...
  5. newtoboat101

    new 5.7 vortec parts

    my 5.0 lx dipstick tube fits into place ,but not sure how acurate it would be on vortec
  6. newtoboat101

    new 5.7 vortec parts

    original motor was 1988 5.0 lx non vortec ,i sent email to mich motorz havent heard back yet ,sent yesterday ,,thats why i thru it up here thanx for reply Scott06
  7. newtoboat101

    new 5.7 vortec parts

    hello all, purchased a new 5.7 base 1996-current engine serial # 10243880 (crate engine?) ,had 5.0lx previously, need to switch some parts ,like dipstick and dipstick tube ,which parts manual should i refer to ,or can someone give me the correct dipstick and tube for this engine would...
  8. newtoboat101

    how to lift new 5.7 motor with edelbrock manifold

    thanx all, scott danforth thats what i use engine tilter with chains sorry pictures does not show engine tilter . I should have stated that in my original post ,Bondo ,i actually agree with your post , the whole post .
  9. newtoboat101

    how to lift new 5.7 motor with edelbrock manifold

    thanx ,all
  10. newtoboat101

    how to lift new 5.7 motor with edelbrock manifold

    pulled my 5.0l with cast iron intake manifold and replacing with 5.7 vortec with edelbrock aluminum intake manifold ,my boat is 1988 thompson 240 hard top on trailer the aft of boat iis around 6 feet ,so have to clear that .Had no problem taking out old motor ,but the aluminum intake has got me...
  11. newtoboat101

    5.7 vortec manifold gasket

    thanx for help rick stephens ordered it
  12. newtoboat101

    5.7 vortec manifold gasket

    thanx itsathepete ,good to know
  13. newtoboat101

    5.7 vortec manifold gasket

    reading alot about the 5.7 vortec intake manifold gasket blowing out on autos when using a edelbrock performer ,and to use FEL-PRO MS 98000 T Intake Manifold Gasket Set is this the way to go even on marine applications? 5.7 vortec with edelbrock performer manifold use gasket fel pro ms98000 t...
  14. newtoboat101

    solid mounts vs. rubber mounts

    ok ,so went and checked and yes indeed theres some rubber underneath ,i guess we can shut this thread down thanx
  15. newtoboat101

    solid mounts vs. rubber mounts

    i will have to check do not remember them having rubber at all, will have a look and get back to you in a couple
  16. newtoboat101

    solid mounts vs. rubber mounts

    I know its been discussed alot ,but never got an answer for my situation. and read alot ,but still no real definate answer. i own 1988 thompson 240 HT with 5.0lx/ edelbrock 4 barrel 600 cfm/alpha 1 gen 1,switching motors to 5.7 vortec , looking to lessen vibration noise,saw barr marine front...
  17. newtoboat101

    new 5.7 1987-1996?

    thanx Scott Danforth
  18. newtoboat101

    new 5.7 1987-1996?

    thank you rick stephens
  19. newtoboat101

    new 5.7 1987-1996?

    i am in process of purchasing a 5.7 vortec .Intake manifold needs to be purchased , i have edelbrock marine carb 4 barrel on boat ,so thought marine edelbrock intake manifold, well they are hard to come by so , did not want a used manifold, Summitracing doesnt have edelbrock but they have non...
  20. newtoboat101

    new 5.7 1987-1996?

    thanx scot06
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