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Old 05-10-2015, 07:29 PM
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Default 850 SCI or Whipple a 525 EFI?

I have a 2008 29' Fever. Looking for more HP. If money were not a issue, would you drop in 850 SCI or Whipple my 525? Both motors have less than 50 hours. I want to stay with a reliable and basically maintenance free setup as possible I do understand with the 850 I need to replace my XR.
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the whipple kit will net you 750+ hp.im not sure if the sc850 is actuially 850 hp but best bang for the buck would be the whipple imo.
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You need a new drive with either package.
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Whipple the 525 or you will need a complete rerig. Will get very expensive very quickly. Transom, 6 drives, headers and tails dry sump tank, rebuild them every 125 hrs, valve lash and adjustments. The 525 should have head gaskets and upper end done while your at it.
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As said, your going to need a new drive either way. The whipple will bolt right on as well as a scx drive. That's the thing that holds me back as well, buying whipples and new drives at the same time.
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Cam, head gaskets, and 4.0 liter whipple on the 525. Have Bmax go through the drive or get a Bmax.
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850 and there is a bunch more hp with ecu and pulleys if you ever want more. We all want more.
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