Baja 245 Re-Power Questions
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A procharged engine is a short term power solution. IMO. 3-4 years max. If you are easy on it probably longer. Unless you know exactly how an engine was driven with a Procharger I would stay clear. Buying an engine that has already been Procharged is risky. I had one on a weaker 7.4 MPI and it held up good for 3 years then it just create headaches. Head gaskets, fuel problems, etc.
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boats paid for...didnt think that this would ever happen. so being in the building industry i cut off all the fat last year boat insurance being one of them. bad Decision
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That sucks! I've seen several 500efi's out there forsale both on Ebay and in the Classifieds. If your not looking to modify your power I'd look for a 496HO, but if your ever going to want to modify buy the 500's or 525's
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I think a 500 in that boat would be a fun & fine choice for power. I would for sure put hydraulic steering on it. That is a 100% must have item for that power (or a 496) in that boat.
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get a 540cube 650 hp n/a will last longer will fit no problems and the cost of this motor will be cheaper then mercury motor . check the builders on any boat site they can give you a price . n/a is the way to go for your boat . my buddys have the pro chargers and blowers use a lot more fuel then me .my bud with the blower had to go with a better drive then the bravo . just my opion n/a is better good luck