Thoughts/experiences on the GM HP3 (496/525HP) engine?

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05-17-2005 | 08:24 PM

klmken

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Thoughts/experiences on the GM HP3 (496/525HP) engine?

Looking at getting one and know nothing but the specs. I think Volvo offered this motor for a while or something vlose to it....
Thanks in advance,
Ken

05-17-2005 | 11:52 PM

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Re: Thoughts/experiences on the GM HP3 (496/525HP) engine?

Who is it available through?? Does Gm Vortec sell it now??? How much is it complete???

05-18-2005 | 12:01 AM

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Re: Thoughts/experiences on the GM HP3 (496/525HP) engine?

How much??? How complete??? I am rigging a new boat and would be interested to see how pricing compares to Merc

05-18-2005 | 08:34 AM

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Re: Thoughts/experiences on the GM HP3 (496/525HP) engine?

Here it is:
http://www.marinepowerservice.com/En...%2B%20%20525HP
$14,995

05-18-2005 | 09:04 AM

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Re: Thoughts/experiences on the GM HP3 (496/525HP) engine?

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Originally Posted by klmken

Here it is:
http://www.marinepowerservice.com/En...%2B%20%20525HP
$14,995

525hp reliably in a nice engine package for 15K, not bad!

05-18-2005 | 11:43 AM

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Re: Thoughts/experiences on the GM HP3 (496/525HP) engine?

is this for $15k a complete turnkey marine engine ?

05-18-2005 | 12:32 PM

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Re: Thoughts/experiences on the GM HP3 (496/525HP) engine?

Still need the ecm, fuel pump, wiring harness, and throttlebody. I am waiting on a price for these. I would expect $1500??? It is a complete (except for above) marine engine. look at the link.
Ken