How to install a 4.6 L ford v8 inboard motor on a homemade small boat?
I want to know about how to install a 4.6 L ford v8 engine out of a 2008 ford mustang gt-cs, on a homemade small boat.
Added (1). the radiator will be removed because it will be cooled by sea. And twin-superchargers will be installed.
If your sea is salt water, you need to first investigate an appropriate (stainless steel?) intercooler.
There are many considerations, especially since you are making the boat.
The propellor makes thrust. The thrust propels the boat. The thrust also pushes on the propellor shaft toward the engine. So you need a proper thrust bearing. You can't expect the crankshaft thrust bearing to withstand that kind of abuse.
You need a through-the-hull watertight propellor shaft seal/bushing-bearing.
You need to properly attach the engine to your boat structure.
You need a lift pump to suck sea water and push it through your intercooler.
You need water-cooled exhaust manifolds.
Look at marine alternators. They have a fine screen covering all cooling openings, for the purpose of keeping any spark and gasoline vapors apart.
Do you plan to have reverse? How will you accomplish that?
You didn't give any idea about the length/size of the boat.
There are considerations about connecting the propeller shaft to your engine.
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