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So a 1998 382 with carb'd HP500s is nothing to run from?
I have seen 353s and 382 with HP500s carb'd, 502 MPI, 496HOs and 525 engines in them. Just wondering which has the most aftermarket performance parts and is there anyone type I should not look at?
I have seen 353s and 382 with HP500s carb'd, 502 MPI, 496HOs and 525 engines in them. Just wondering which has the most aftermarket performance parts and is there anyone type I should not look at?
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t500hps I am finding most of the 382s are 500s both carb'd and EFI and the 502 MPI. Some are with twin 525s but I am trying to stay under $85K as my price range lol.
Not looking for crazy fast, maybe mid to upper 70s at most. I think anything faster would scare the kids and their mom.
Not looking for crazy fast, maybe mid to upper 70s at most. I think anything faster would scare the kids and their mom.
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Mine had Prochargers when I first bought it......ran 98 with the wife/kids in the cabin. She always joked everytime she went below I ran it WOT. Even my dad who's run 80+ mph bassboats for many years had no idea we were running over 80 in that thing.
$85k should get you a nice 382. I would stay away from 502 mags (good motor if your not going to modify it).
If your not ready to buy for a year......try to quit looking. You'll drive yourself crazy and just might buy something before you can use it!
$85k should get you a nice 382. I would stay away from 502 mags (good motor if your not going to modify it).
If your not ready to buy for a year......try to quit looking. You'll drive yourself crazy and just might buy something before you can use it!
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t500hps thanks for the info. The wife wanted to know what price rangers there were and what type of motors for those prices. I can never leave anything stock so I would not minding finding one that is easy to modify. What year was your 382?
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Please do not EVER do this. I personally know of at least two individuals who suffered severe spinal injuries from being slammed against the deck and back to the floor while riding below in the cabin of a performance boat. I never allow anyone to ride below in the cabin when running anything more than idle speeds. I cannot see them, and one can never predict a rogue wave or wake from a large vessel. I am an ER physician with over 25 years of experience working in renowned trauma centers. I would not want to see a friend, family, or those of anyone on this board end up permanently paralyzed/disabled by something that could have been prevented.
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Please do not EVER do this. I personally know of at least two individuals who suffered severe spinal injuries from being slammed against the deck and back to the floor while riding below in the cabin of a performance boat. I never allow anyone to ride below in the cabin when running anything more than idle speeds. I cannot see them, and one can never predict a rogue wave or wake from a large vessel. I am an ER physician with over 25 years of experience working in renowned trauma centers. I would not want to see a friend, family, or those of anyone on this board end up permanently paralyzed/disabled by something that could have been prevented.
Now, when we run open/big water I totally agree with you regarding the cabin. Heck, I have never run WOT with the kids in the boat in "big" water.......and I keep a wristband on the kill-switch and use it religiously when not on that small inland river.
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2002, Every option but gen, no ext. boxes. Upgraded stereo, added microwave, new/custom carbon fiber dash/gauges, Pre-lubers, 630hp/700tq motors fully dressed on a dyno. IMO it's worth $85-90K in todays market but not my boat to sell.