HP525- More Power
 

I just returned from SEMA. Almost no boats as opposed to last year.
Disappointing. I was looking for help on my HP525 from the blower folks there. I'm still not convinced that anyone has this motor figured out blower-wise other than XWhipple. Procharger (absent), Magnuson, Vortec, nobody seems to have a turn key set up for the HP525.

I am considering selling the 2005 HP525 motor (49 hours) and installing a turnkey EFI blown or unblown 800HP motor. Several companies have something like this, but who do you trust? I want pump gas, reliability, under hatch installation, and smooth operation. Teague is $42000. Not reasonable in my opinion. Who are the best alternatives? (The boat is a new Laveycraft 27 cat w/XR drive.) Thanks for the help. Quent

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I spoke with r tech a couple of weeks ago and they are on to something. Give them a call and check on status.

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TP HP525EFI Conversion to 3.3L Whipple EFI
http://www.tpboats.com/pages/8/index.htm

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do you know something???

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RTech was at key west and had thier system for the 525 on display. Looked really cool. 875 hp, $15k each plus installation. I'm thinking about it.

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sounds high...I think Whipple is like 8k???? 750hp

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I believe the Whipple kit for the 525 was $10,000.00 when it was available.

The $15,000.00 figure is based on the system and accessories as displayed in Key West with upgraded polish and fittings. The system also includes a new computer and a larger heat exchanger for the closed cooling system.

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I was just wondering if there is a horsepower level out there that can make a guy happy. :rolleyes: I just have a 496ho and would love to go up a few hundred hp. Do the guys that have the 1400-1500 hp Sterlings sit around and try to figure out how to get more out of them. :eek: :D

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No and yes. :evilb:

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did you see the whipple for the 496 on e-bay?

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:eek: :eek: :eek: Will you take a 496 on trade? :D

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yes. As much HP as will make your boat run as fast as you want to go. Of course as you go faster, you feel more comfprtable at those speeds, so then you want to go faster again. Id be happy with something that didnt have to sit in the shop for months at a time trying to figure out whats wrong with it, of course I should just find an engine builder/company with good customer service and a reliable package.