496 HO vs. 500 EFI
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496 HO vs. 500 EFI
Here is the situation - which engine package would you suggest given the following scenario.
Assume the boat is either a 36 Outlaw or a 382 Formula. The top priority is a turnkey setup that will require minimal maintenance (oil changes, drive oil, etc.). The boat could be used as much as 100 to 150 hrs a season, so the hours could add up quickly. Assume each setup has 250-300 hrs. on them already. Top speed is not important. Assume the overall cost to purchase the two setups is about the same.
What is the lifespan of each engine before rebuilds? Will both boats hit at least 70 mph with the 496's?
Any input is appreciated.
Assume the boat is either a 36 Outlaw or a 382 Formula. The top priority is a turnkey setup that will require minimal maintenance (oil changes, drive oil, etc.). The boat could be used as much as 100 to 150 hrs a season, so the hours could add up quickly. Assume each setup has 250-300 hrs. on them already. Top speed is not important. Assume the overall cost to purchase the two setups is about the same.
What is the lifespan of each engine before rebuilds? Will both boats hit at least 70 mph with the 496's?
Any input is appreciated.
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The HO's will go more hours before spending money on them. Otherwise I think they are both very reliable. My buddy has a 382 with 500 efi's it runs 74ish. I don't think HO's will push it 70, but maybe. In the 36 there is no way it will run 70 with HO's. 500's probably would.
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The HO's will go more hours before spending money on them. Otherwise I think they are both very reliable. My buddy has a 382 with 500 efi's it runs 74ish. I don't think HO's will push it 70, but maybe. In the 36 there is no way it will run 70 with HO's. 500's probably would.
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Yes a 382 is faster than a 36 OL. Despite the 382 being heavier those 2 steps do wonders. I know of a 382 with 500's and boxes spinning 28's to 74+ mph gps. Most will tell you a 36OL will run pretty close to that too.
I agree with both for a person runing lots of hours and top speed not critical the HO's by far are the way to go.
Funny thing is you'll see most 382's with 500's, but problaby half or more 36 OL's have the HO's.
I agree with both for a person runing lots of hours and top speed not critical the HO's by far are the way to go.
Funny thing is you'll see most 382's with 500's, but problaby half or more 36 OL's have the HO's.
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I have both, give me the 496 ho s , less money in repairs
and maintence.Change oils and filters and oil coolers
at 800 hrs and have fun boating with the 496 s.
Dont build them, they ll last forever.
and maintence.Change oils and filters and oil coolers
at 800 hrs and have fun boating with the 496 s.
Dont build them, they ll last forever.
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I never heard of a problem with the 500 or 525 EFI.
But if your not looking to get to the mid 70s, go with the HOs.