replacement block for 525SC

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06-22-2018 | 09:33 AM

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hogie roll

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Originally Posted by Riverrattralph

I broke a valve and cracked my block. Which blocks and heads are compatible to replace with? I am not trying to make more power I just want a reliable replacement for my damaged block and head. Thanks

Are you building the engine up yourself? Or you want to buy a new Long block?

06-22-2018 | 09:46 AM

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I would not be opposed to a new long block. I am looking more for reliability than more power

06-22-2018 | 10:05 AM

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I’d like to hear opinions about the ZZ502 shortblock for marine use, but that with a cam swap and some heads from ADK61 should be a stout and reliable package. Probably into it $10k at that point though.

06-22-2018 | 10:05 AM

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well as you can see...the valvetrain is the weak link in a big block so I would spend the money there for reliability for sure...quality roller cam, lifters, and rockers....and a side effect of that reliability is power so its a win win lol