383 Cobalt Jet (MkII) Maiden Voyage

Breaking in and testing out the new(er) Chevy 383 in my 1972 Cobalt Jet runabout. A broken water pump belt overheated the previous 383, leading to this buildup.

Shortblock:
M&R Engines Street Economy package - Forged Keith Black pistons, 5140 I beam aftermarket rods, Nodular iron 3.75" stroke crank, externally balanced. Comp Cams Xtreme Marine 278H hydraulic cam and lifters.

Heads: Dart Iron Eagle Platinum 200, 72cc chambers, straight plug. Estimated 9:1 CR

Carb: Custom assembled and tuned Quadrajet using big block spec parts by Recarbco Carburetors.

Other: Edelbrock Performer RPM intake manifold, 7Qt "Econo" Series Hamburger Racing oil pan, GLM Universal style center rise exhaust manifolds and risers.

Music: 2 Minutes to Midnight by Iron Maiden

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• 1972
• Cobalt
• Jet
• Trihull
• Boat
• 383
• Chevy
• Stroker
• Dart
• Iron
• Eagle
• Platinum
• 200
• Comp
• Cams
• Xtreme
• Marine
• 278H

[IcedMaiden]

Ahh...the sound of a V-8 and vintage Maiden. Does it get any better?

[K0wK1lla]

Not in my book!

[bmxerbrett]

Sweet! Was that bird shit on the window? Does this have the OMC jet drive? Im looking at a boat that has 290 hp its a 76 cobalt 19 footer jet drive. How fast does your boat go?