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10-01-2011 | 08:17 PM

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bert4332

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What does a good top end rebuild AND a complete rebuild cost for a 525? For example, compared to buying new, are you looking at 30% cost? Thanks for the information in advance.

10-01-2011 | 09:37 PM

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tbanzer

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Im looking at abeautiful boat with twin 525s. Good deal but has 200hrs on it. A good deal can go bad quick if it needs the top end refreshed and needs a couple sets of headers.

10-02-2011 | 12:35 AM

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Griff

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Originally Posted by PromoProducts-BP

What does a good top end rebuild AND a complete rebuild cost for a 525? For example, compared to buying new, are you looking at 30% cost? Thanks for the information in advance.

Probably about 3k per engine for a top end refresh with valve job, springs, head gaskets and labor.