Info on Merc's 525SC
09-23-2002 | 05:01 PM
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timucin, my engine has 260 hrs and as far as I know, nothing has been apart on it. It is definately are not in "always take care of me" class. Very turn key and reliable. The only thing I've done to mine is put in a set of spark plugs and a new coil. I would say that the 525sc is probably as low maintance as a blower engine can be.
09-23-2002 | 05:05 PM
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From: Channel Islands, So. Cal.
Originally posted by Griff
I was only saying to increase the boost from the stock 5# to 6#. I don't think this would create any problems. The only problem with spinning the 177 blower faster is that the heat created can overcome the gains from the boost. Thus the intercooler to keep the air charge temp down.
Adding just an intercooler without increasing boost will probably still get him to the 550hp. I'd check with Whipple and see what they say about HP gains with their intercooler. It is trick, but about twice the $$$$$ of a superchiller. Also, it only adds 1" to the overall height.
I was only saying to increase the boost from the stock 5# to 6#. I don't think this would create any problems. The only problem with spinning the 177 blower faster is that the heat created can overcome the gains from the boost. Thus the intercooler to keep the air charge temp down.
Adding just an intercooler without increasing boost will probably still get him to the 550hp. I'd check with Whipple and see what they say about HP gains with their intercooler. It is trick, but about twice the $$$$$ of a superchiller. Also, it only adds 1" to the overall height.
Thats what they did on my motor. They put a smaller pulley on to up the boost. The chiller helps keep the heat down. But like I said, I don't have any scoops so I need the extra cooling.
09-23-2002 | 05:06 PM
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Originally posted by Griff
timucin, my engine has 260 hrs and as far as I know, nothing has been apart on it. It is definately are not in "always take care of me" class. Very turn key and reliable. The only thing I've done to mine is put in a set of spark plugs and a new coil. I would say that the 525sc is probably as low maintance as a blower engine can be.
timucin, my engine has 260 hrs and as far as I know, nothing has been apart on it. It is definately are not in "always take care of me" class. Very turn key and reliable. The only thing I've done to mine is put in a set of spark plugs and a new coil. I would say that the 525sc is probably as low maintance as a blower engine can be.
Thank god for that!!!!!
09-23-2002 | 09:58 PM
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Thanks Alot Gentlemen!!!!!
Griff,,,, Great Pic!!!! I'm sure your Pantera Kicks A$$!!!!
260hrs,,, That's *****in!!!!!
Tank,,,, Damn,,, now thats a Friend!!
Matt & Fowl,,,,
Second Place, is the First LOOSER!!!!!
Griff,,,, Great Pic!!!! I'm sure your Pantera Kicks A$$!!!!
260hrs,,, That's *****in!!!!!
Tank,,,, Damn,,, now thats a Friend!!
Matt & Fowl,,,,
Second Place, is the First LOOSER!!!!!
