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Old 06-02-2015, 09:32 AM
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My 87 with 496HO's runs 67-68, but I suspect the X dimension may be higher than a boat initially built with bravos.
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Old 06-02-2015, 10:20 AM
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I dig it, would rather it be ho but if the rest of the boat is clean and the price is right it could be a good setup. Well with a cam swap...
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Buddies cafe had 496's in it. Ran high 60's.
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Buddies cafe had 496's in it. Ran high 60's.

So......high 60's with very reliable setup. Forgive my ignorance, but a 525sc (or larger) will yield a few more mph top end? And with that, suffer much on reliability, not to mention the added expenses: fuel, insurance, maintenance. Again, just asking. If midrange power (power band), time to get to top end, and general badassery is the difference, then it makes some sense.
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Might even be able to swap cams without removing mills. Nice!
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Originally Posted by RebarBox
What is the $$$? for the boat?
Just spoke with owner $65k takes her home
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Originally Posted by snowhammer
So......high 60's with very reliable setup. Forgive my ignorance, but a 525sc (or larger) will yield a few more mph top end? And with that, suffer much on reliability, not to mention the added expenses: fuel, insurance, maintenance. Again, just asking. If midrange power (power band), time to get to top end, and general badassery is the difference, then it makes some sense.
"Badassery" - lol.

I had 525SC's in my gun. They were warmed a little but it's run 75 with 3A's. And yes, the mid range (boost assist) will be quicker than the 496s but who cares? Those 496's are turn key.
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65 seems a bit high when Rebar's 90 mph cafe with big power and 3s can be had for less money....just sayin'
good looking cafe though, good luck with the sale.
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Some of us feel that way but honestly I've found a lot more buyers for stock power bravo boats than even a mild powered #6 boat for under 100k it's crazy
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Well I'm out!!!
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