What is the best engine for me to repower with for our 1956 23' Continental. I'd like to get about 265 HP.
Thanks!
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Repowering 1956 MCL, best alternate?
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Re: Repowering 1956 MCL, best alternate?
If it were mine I'd do all I could to keep the original engine. If that were not possible my best choice would be a 454. Second would be a 350.
Jim Staib
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1947 Penn Yan 12' Cartopper WXH474611
1950 Chris-Craft 22' Sportsman U-22-1532
1957 Chris-Craft 26' Sea Skiff SK-26-515
1968 Century 17' Resorter FG-68-174
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1947 Penn Yan 12' Cartopper WXH474611
1950 Chris-Craft 22' Sportsman U-22-1532
1957 Chris-Craft 26' Sea Skiff SK-26-515
1968 Century 17' Resorter FG-68-174
Re: Repowering 1956 MCL, best alternate?
Thanks Jim. I've been looking at 350's but haven't considered a 454. I'll check it out.
Re: Repowering 1956 MCL, best alternate?
You may already realize this, but you will have to redesign the engine box to accommodate a V8 of any size, even a Chris Craft 283.
1966 Lyman Cruisette 25 foot "Serenity Now!"
1953 Chris Craft Sportsman 22 foot "Summerwind"
1953 Chris Craft Sportsman 22 foot "Summerwind"
Re: Repowering 1956 MCL, best alternate?
Thanks, yes I do realize that. Good thing that the wood working part of this is my strong skill, the engine a little less so!
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