Where did that 35 from Jersey go???
10-23-2011, 03:47 PM
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10-23-2011, 08:58 PM
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It seems to go like this.....newer EX with HO's for 65ish or lightning/classic with 500's for close to the same price. The real kicker comes when the blue motors need valve springs right when you buy it then you are at the same money as the newer boat. However, you end up with a boat thats 4-5 mph faster
10-24-2011, 12:03 AM
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The 496Ho is an excellent platform in stock form and will run well over 750hr if maintained. There are guys with over 900hrs on them. They have hypernetic piston and cast cranks which require perfect tunning and low boost when forced induction is applied. However, N/A Raylar kits have proven to be reliable with aftermarket exhaust producing 550-560hp.
10-24-2011, 09:26 AM
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If you want more power, better acceleration, higher resale, buy the used blue motor boat in the first place.
If you buy the 496 HO just leave it alone and drive the thing, you will be better off.
IMO
10-25-2011, 06:26 AM
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Hard to give a objective measurement but I can tell u that a friends wife could feel the difference, right away.
You give that up when you don't have the higher HP, but you do get a motor that lasts longer, and no top end rebuild.
All in what you want, also how many hours a year are you going to run.
You give that up when you don't have the higher HP, but you do get a motor that lasts longer, and no top end rebuild.
All in what you want, also how many hours a year are you going to run.
10-25-2011, 08:36 AM
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Hard to give a objective measurement but I can tell u that a friends wife could feel the difference, right away.
You give that up when you don't have the higher HP, but you do get a motor that lasts longer, and no top end rebuild.
All in what you want, also how many hours a year are you going to run.
You give that up when you don't have the higher HP, but you do get a motor that lasts longer, and no top end rebuild.
All in what you want, also how many hours a year are you going to run.
Hopefully someone can give me a more specific answer
10-27-2011, 05:54 PM
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