Supercharging a 500 EFI
10-26-2005 | 04:50 PM
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Supercharging a 500 EFI
I have a 85 hour 500 EFI I want to get more power from, I have done a lot of reading and it seems the threads are started but always end up turning a different direction before they finish addressing the issue. I have looked into several methods of gaining power but it seems centrifigul superchargers end up getting the nod. So there are several companies out there that have a kit , Vortec, Procharger , R-tech just to name a few. Who has the most complete user friendly turn key Kit? I am at a loss here and would really rather build pwer N/A but it seems the efi is limiting my choices, so if you have a good recipe for 600 -650 HP NA on a 500 EFI let me know otherwise...........
who has the best kit as asked above.
Bryan
who has the best kit as asked above.
Bryan
10-26-2005 | 07:11 PM
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Re: Supercharging a 500 EFI
Originally Posted by 4mulafastech
What do you mean by turn time?
Actually I don't know that, but I keep hearing they are way backed up.
10-26-2005 | 07:17 PM
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Re: Supercharging a 500 EFI
Whipple has apparently had a hard time delivering product.
I vote for a Whipple with a F.A.S.T. computer, running closed loop!!
Open loop sugs! I have a hard time believing that Merc even does that...
PM FTMBob for more details...
Here's his motor.. I love that motor! You even program it from a laptop while on the water for perfect everything, and it stays there with varying conditions!!
IMO, this is THE setup for a blower!!!
Kent
I vote for a Whipple with a F.A.S.T. computer, running closed loop!!
Open loop sugs! I have a hard time believing that Merc even does that...
PM FTMBob for more details...
Here's his motor.. I love that motor! You even program it from a laptop while on the water for perfect everything, and it stays there with varying conditions!!
IMO, this is THE setup for a blower!!!
Kent
10-26-2005 | 07:59 PM
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Re: Supercharging a 500 EFI
Contact Fred Cecil AKA "Too Old" at Trick Marine.
He is a dealer for Vortech and has some good information and good prices.
Personally I am leaning toward Vortech because of two boats that I know are running them with VERY good results.
Another thing is their kit is 100% COMPLETE!
Call Fred.
He is a dealer for Vortech and has some good information and good prices.
Personally I am leaning toward Vortech because of two boats that I know are running them with VERY good results.
Another thing is their kit is 100% COMPLETE!
Call Fred.
10-26-2005 | 09:51 PM
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Re: Supercharging a 500 EFI
Mine ran great but I did go through the engine first.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...hlight=vortech
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...hlight=vortech
10-26-2005 | 09:54 PM
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Re: Supercharging a 500 EFI
We have had very good results using the vortech system, I wouldnt touch a procharger. 600-650 HP could be attained with very little boost. We have several boats running this setup making 700-950 HP with the vortech charger. All the setups have had no issues and truely been flawless. We are very impressed with the setup.
Matt
Derebery Performance
www.dpmpower.us
Matt
Derebery Performance
www.dpmpower.us
