Originally Posted by Papasmurf (Post 4415096)

Thought i would post up some cost so far

540 Merlin EFI Custom Built Should come in around $23,000
Used set of Keith Eckiard Headers $ 2,000
Used Bravo 1 Lower Housing w/1.25" prop Shaft $ 750
Rebuilding Lower with XR Gears and Upper Shaft $ 2,100
Hardin Drive Shower $ 130

Still to come Custom Dry/Wet Exhaust Tails $1,800 ?
Engine Install $1,500 ?

Longer Trim Tabs next summer $2,000
External Hyd Steering next summer $3,000

What will I have:

A Fully warranted 700HP 89Octane Engine that can continue on with me in any boat I may have in the future
A Fully warranted outdrive by my local guy, who is dying to see what we end up with that can also move with me one day

Piece of mind in knowing I have a well know Builder invested in the success of my engine

My local repair shop that is working closely with my builder and is excited as I am about the project

Money well spent!

Originally Posted by iliveonanisland (Post 4416688)

Buying used exhaust is like buying used condoms.... just dont

Originally Posted by Papasmurf (Post 4416757)

Normally I would totally agree with you sir. But since these where known headers from my engine builder, I took a chance

Originally Posted by BBCLiberator (Post 4416879)

I know he is talking headers, and that's different, I'd buy SM Manifolds all day, especially fresh water. I'm married and snipped, no condoms for this guy :)

Originally Posted by Papasmurf (Post 4417088)

Me too brother. Have been for years. Only thing that gets between me and my woman is a little lube called **** Water. It's great. Cuts down on the smoke and flames when things get really HOT !

Originally Posted by Papasmurf (Post 4415096)

Thought i would post up some cost so far

540 Merlin EFI Custom Built Should come in around $23,000
Used set of Keith Eckiard Headers $ 2,000
Used Bravo 1 Lower Housing w/1.25" prop Shaft $ 750
Rebuilding Lower with XR Gears and Upper Shaft $ 2,100
Hardin Drive Shower $ 130

Still to come Custom Dry/Wet Exhaust Tails $1,800 ?
Engine Install $1,500 ?

Longer Trim Tabs next summer $2,000
External Hyd Steering next summer $3,000

What will I have:

A Fully warranted 700HP 89Octane Engine that can continue on with me in any boat I may have in the future
A Fully warranted outdrive by my local guy, who is dying to see what we end up with that can also move with me one day

Piece of mind in knowing I have a well know Builder invested in the success of my engine

My local repair shop that is working closely with my builder and is excited as I am about the project

Money well spent!

Originally Posted by distantthunder (Post 4417098)

This is too funny, especially when it pops up in an email while I'm at work. HAHA!