tholland

Which way is better? Seems like I could do a 496 SC for less and go as fast as the 525. But if i ever whippled the 525, that'd be a fast boat.

Pat McPherson

If you have the extra $$ to go for a Merc 525 up front your boat will go 7-8mph faster and hold it's value better.
I would not Supercharge a stock 496HO; it has cast pistons that will melt from the added heat.
I would suggest powering with a 496HO. When the warranty period is up go for a 496 HO to 525HP upgrade kit from Raylor or Tyler Crockett.

Superbabi

Todd, if you can pull off the 525 money wise thats the way to go, best all around motor, every sportboat company uses them.

lightspeed

Or This A JC Performance Motor

FASTERDAMITT

801HP for under 30K.

tholland

Is the difference in price $!5 fromt the 496 to 525?

Superbabi

Sticker price ( list ) 496 HO With/XR $$ 32K......525 XR $$ 47K.......Those are list prices, no one pays that.

TeamSaris

Or just have us build ya sumthin.

tholland

How much would that cost??

TeamSaris

It all depends Todd. If you do a merin or dart block opposed to chevy, TBS vs. Whip AFR vs. Canfield it all depends.