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Quinlan 10-17-2008 12:10 PM

525s V 575s
 
I am shopping Cigs and wanting to get some pros and cons of each motor( not 525SC). I have read about header issues and a few other things. Hours to think about top end rebuilds, Any thoughts would be great.
Thanks, Quinlan

IM4A2Z 10-17-2008 12:27 PM


Originally Posted by oklaoutlaw (Post 2718387)
I am shopping Cigs and wanting to get some pros and cons of each motor( not 525SC). I have read about header issues and a few other things. Hours to think about top end rebuilds, Any thoughts would be great.
Thanks, Quinlan

I think that most of the 525efi header issues were in Salt Water conditions and is an over stated issue. I've got an 05 and no sign of problems what so ever.

Can't comment on the 575 SCi.

Griff 10-17-2008 02:01 PM

The best deal out there is Wild's 38 T/S with 575's. http://www.offshoreonlyclassifieds.c...o26273-en.html

Gladhe8er 10-17-2008 02:03 PM

My buddy has 575's in his skater and hasn't had any problems. I have a 525, and it's a beast as well. I think it comes down to do you want blower motors or not? If something does go wrong, they are likely going to be more to fix.

JaayTeee 10-17-2008 02:37 PM

I dig my 575's
the only issues that I know of are the rear bearings
are suspect on the B&M superchargers, and the
head gaskets leave something to be desired.
( I just experienced that)

BraceYourself 10-17-2008 02:43 PM

Just my opinion... 525 efi hands down

They should only build

525 efi

700 SCi

1075 SCi


Buy the top one and work your way down the list. Good to go.

Quinlan 10-17-2008 04:08 PM

Brace I like your idea!!!

BillR 10-18-2008 08:14 AM

575's are VERY reliable and a solid platform. Like all blue motors figure on upper end about 250 - 300ish hours and have blowershop go through and upgrade blowers this winter.
A TG with those motors is loads of fun. Once you have a blower motor, you will not want to ever go back.

Macklin 10-18-2008 08:36 AM


Originally Posted by BillR (Post 2719021)
A TG with those motors is loads of fun. Once you have a blower motor, you will not want to ever go back.

Yeah it is! But dude...how many times have you had to tow your rig to Joey Griffin?

Oh chit! I just jixed myself! :eek::grinser010:

obnoxus 10-18-2008 08:54 AM

If your happy with stock performance and will never " want more " go with the 525EFI.

The 575 SCI is an easier platform to build on


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