Thunderstorm gets a new heartbeat
 

Well guys, the ole Thunderdan makes his last revision. I dropped the 500 efi's and upgraded to Kieth Eickert 575's. Yep you heard it correct. What a great motor, I can later down the rode for less than 5k upgrade to 675's. Look out the Thunderstorm is ripping across the Atlantic Ocean. :D :D

And I stayed with the XR drives, incase any of you were wondering.:D :D

Dan Good move what base is the 575 built on and is it naturally aspirated or blown?

Shane,

Natural, and the best part id it is the exact engine as the super charged 675 without the blower. So the engine is ready for upgrade, without any internal mods.

Keith Eickert 575 H.P. EFI Engine
Engine Features

Complete engine for Mercury Bravo Drive
540 Cubic Inch / 4.5 Bore / 4.25 Stroke
J.E. Pistons ...4.5 Bore
Carrillo 4340 Forged Steel Rods
4340 Forged Steel Crankshaft ...w/4.25 Stroke
Roller Hydraulic Camshaft
Canfield Aluminum Cylinder Heads
(Hard-Coat Anodized)
Iron Tall Deck Block 4 Bolt Main Siamese Cylinders
Holley Throttle Body - Programmable E.F.I.
E.F.I. Technologies
Fuel and Ignition Management System


KEPP Accessory Package Includes:

Cast Aluminum High Capacity Oil Pan
Belt Drive System
Oil Temperature Control
Raw Water Pump
Engine Mounts
And more.....
Base Engine Warranty: One Year or 200 Hours

Sounds like a great package how does it compare in price to a 500 efi?

It is more? Is that what you were looking for?:p Not sure on the final pricing yet, still working all of that fun stuff out.

Congrats buddy, Im real happy for you, you got what you wanted and thats all that matters, cool:cool: :D

Thanks Jeff, I am so excited, they even posted some new pictures on the web of my boat.:D

Change again, I will be getting ke 675. Those AT guys are gonna love me, not....:p :D :D

What drives are you going with for the 675s?