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454berkeley

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broken 454 at tpm
« on: January 10, 2012, 07:32:13 PM »
well i was having fun  and then my motor threw up and took a rod out and made windows in the oil pan and went on a rampage took the  cam and a few lifters and a push rod with.  but i had a blast out there other than that. well does any one know a good reliable set up for a  454 18 foot jet and i might be getting a place diverter and  putting my loader in the  intake. right  now i have  the  small steel heads ported with stainless ex valves, srp pistons no clue on the  comp i run 91 octane, had a comp cam  now looking  for better one lol, hyd flat tappet and knock of roller rockers and  cast crank but 4bolt block (hoping  its still good) and i  have now 7 dot rods looking  into some new rods in the  price range

and  also i seen and heard the  boat with  center exit exaust why does it sound like  the  motor is so lite inside expecially on a jet
that was just  mind bogling to me   but  thanks for any  help jeremy ;D
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N2GLOCK

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Re: broken 454 at tpm
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2012, 10:51:57 AM »
So.......you your motor and your wondering why the exhaust sounds funny?
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crewchief22

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Re: broken 454 at tpm
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2012, 09:53:21 PM »
So.......you your motor and your wondering why the exhaust sounds funny?

I think he is talking about "MadSkills" Nicks 180 degree headers.  They make it sound like it's spinning 12000rpm.
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Re: broken 454 at tpm
« Reply #3 on: January 12, 2012, 08:57:16 AM »
I think he is talking about "MadSkills" Nicks 180 degree headers.  They make it sound like it's spinning 12000rpm.

I meant to write you blew your motor not you your motor  :screwy:

Nicks boat almost sounds like an Indy or Formula One car with those headers.
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obnoxious001

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Re: broken 454 at tpm
« Reply #4 on: January 12, 2012, 03:59:52 PM »
The 180 degree headers do have a distinct sound,, they've been around for a long time, I've seen (and heard) them on dirt track cars for over 30 years.  Couple of circle race boats too.
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RiverRat91

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broken 454 at tpm
« Reply #5 on: January 12, 2012, 07:27:01 PM »
Where did he get them? I've been looking for a longgg time
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crewchief22

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Re: broken 454 at tpm
« Reply #6 on: January 13, 2012, 06:45:00 AM »
Where did he get them? I've been looking for a longgg time

Nick built them to fit the boat   http://www.socaljetboats.com/engine-mechanical-electrical/custom-headers/msg147539/#msg147539

I'm sure he would be more than happy to build you a set.... for a fee $$$  ;)
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454berkeley

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Re: broken 454 at tpm
« Reply #7 on: January 13, 2012, 08:11:18 PM »
yes i blew up my engine.  and  yes i was fascinated  by the way his boat sounded ive heard them also in dirt cars for a few years but never on a boat
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