i am asking all you experts out there if this is reasonable. i am getting my 502 rebuilt, while adding some more HP.

KB807 Forged Pistons- $450
Bore and Hone- $120
Torque Plate- $70
Block Prep- $140
Balance Engine- $212
Assemble Longblock- $700
Tinware Engine- $420
Dyno Engine- $500
Dart 310 Aluminum Heads- $2050
Roller Rockers- $199
17207 Head set- $171.37
17146 Conversion Set- $86
Crank Grind and Mag- $125
MS829P Main Bearing and CB743P Rod
Bearings- $75
CH12 Cam Bearings- $25
M77 Oil Pump- $39.95
9-3149 Roller timing set- $171
BHJ Deck- $175
R10595 Rings
ARP 135-3607 Head Bolt Kit- $110
XR 271HR-12 Roller Cam- $302
HA 2279 Roller Lifters- $207
Brass Freeze Plugs- $12
Total of 6536 plus tax, making it $7050.
I will also be adding exhaust and closed cooling as well after the rebuild. Hopefully 550hp after all is said and done.

I am an engine noob, but i do know this guy has a good reputation.

Let me know your thoughts, and thanks in advance.


Walt

looks right on to me.

Any other thoughts? do i need hydraulic steering with 550hp?
If so what brand and what is the cost?


thanks


Walt

Are gaskets, new valves (SS & Inconel), valve springs, locks and retainers included? How about all the machining like align hone, cylinder honing, valve job, refitting the intake manifold runners to the new heads (welded, putty or nothing?), valve guide clearances, re-surface the deck and heads and intake manifold? Balance rotating assembly? Is the oil pump blueprinted? Compression ratio? etc, etc....Your labor quote looks really light for a quality job. Do this job right, you are looking at 100+ hours preparation, machining and assembly time.
If what you have listed is his entire proposal, I would keep looking. It is all about the work, not the parts. Would it be possible to get the names of three of this builders marine customers for references?
Who is doing the final painting and marinization?
I don't want to be negative...but i don't think you can get what you are looking for at this price point. I learned the hard way...
Ben

Thanks for the input so far. Any other input? also should i go with Hydraulic steering, or can i stick with the stock Bravo setup for steering?

thanks


Walt

I am building a 650Hp Outlaw and I am going with full hydra ext. dual ram steering. In my opinion with the size of your boat and that HP you can probably get away with a single ram full hydra. Maybe even just an add on.

chuck,

what would be a good add on unit? i am clueless...

thanks for the help,



Walt

I would go full hydraulic right off the bat. We bought my 24' Superboat with internal cable/external hydraulic assist. The inside parts were worn out when we bought it late last year and we just installed the internal kit so now we have full hydraulic. It is an AMAZING difference between the two.

The internal kit we bought is a Zeiger that we picked up from Fred at Trick Marine. The kit was top notch, and the best part is that Fred will give you Paul Zeiger's phone number and he will walk you through the install step by step if necessary. Paul Zeiger is a class act and you can bet that any steering items I need to buy wiill come from him from now on.

full hydraulic all the way . duall ram jus had it done the best 6000 grand i ever spent.

Jayhawk, what kit did you pick up and how much did it cost? how long and difficult to install? etc.


thanks


Walt