Canada Jeff

Thats your best option if you ask me. No super charger ontop of stock internals to worriy about, and to be honest these hulls of ours can get little loose over 80. the 625 hp kit sounds like the way I would go if I had a 496.

I've had my 01 288 to 85 mph, she is very much a drivers boat! I am running a four blade because it excellerates the best and I see the best top speed with it. But the boat is loose. Very trim and tab sensitive over 80 with the four blade. I have Hydraulic steering, you NEED hyd steering to run that hull that speed!

Now if you run a five blade the boat is alot more stable, but slower, and the five blade is harder on the drive. It feels like it is planting the boat down, if that makes sence.

My 2 cents.

Griff

In your oringinal post you said "blower to load for me"...did you mean too loud???? If so, blower motors are not any louder than equally powered N/A engines.

Also, is the hyd steering included in the budget of 10k. Its gonna run at least 3k by itself.

I just don't see you getting to 80mph for 10k from where you're at now, and still remain safe and reliable.

SDFever

I'll vouch for this quote. You guys have no idea how hard it is for me to not post my deal yet. I made a slight mistake on choice of prop etc and I'm holding out until I have an "actual" speed to post. We will be posting a nice detailed list of results, pictures, etc hopefull soon.

But for now -

Hell yeah. Raylar.

SDFever

I forgot to also mention that the service is excellent!

Whassup

SDFever give me a taste? What did you buy? and give me your best guess of speed.
Griff, I sorry typo loud, I don't like the wine of a blower.. Am I stuck on $10,000 "no" its a goal only. That price only includes motor work not, steering, prop, drive ect: Its on top of the money I would get by selling my engine if I am putting in a different one. So it could be $18,000 if I sell my motor for $8,000. Just looking not to waste money only looking for the best bang for the buck going nautral asperated! I want like everyone does the most speed for the money!! but that big ole reliable word always hangs around!!

Escape Velocity

I'm really happy with my Raylar HO600. The last two years have been nothing but putting gas in the tank and changing the engine oil from a reliability standpoint. Even after upgrading the drive from Bravo X to XR (which requires more horsepower to turn the gears) and adding mufflers, I picked up over 12 mph with my 28' Velocity.This kind of power increase completely transformed the boat. If you go the HO 600 route, you wind up with forged pistons and upgraded rods which also gives me peace of mind.

Whassup

I decided to build a 540 motor! 650hp or so. alittle more money but after I sold my engine it wasn't to many thousands over budget. but I will be where I want! I'll post speeds/results in
the spring!

Quaid24

Good for you, Whassup!

I think you made the right decision. Spend the money once and get where you want to be, instead of disappointments.