Looking for a 525 or 500 under 6k
 

Anyone have a 500hp or 525 with decent hours on it for under 6k US...

Did you look in classifieds

Keep dreaming:rolleyes:

525efi's are 15-20k each used
500efi's are 8-12k each used
500hp carbs are around 8k each used.

Yeah.....if you buy the rest of the boat for $6K under asking price! :)


I did see pair of carb'ed 500's for $9K....but one of them needed work.

ck out my 482 in here....brand new with a 525SC blower, 7500, or as a carb 6000....Rob

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have looked... IMO asking too much money...

Guess I will look at having something done with my 454.

do you have email.. would like some pictures if possible

I think a good complete 525efi core is worth more than 6k. Doug

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Put that same engine in your boat and see how well your pistons like buckets of water dumped on them. While I agree car shops are making more power for less $$$ and marine engines are overpriced......there are other differences that limit the power marine engines make (therefore requiring more expensive builds)

My neighbor builds drag engines....he claims his own engines are built to peak HP near 7,000 rpms and would not last long if held at 5,000 rpm's for long periods of time like our engines. (He built a 900hp SBC, and a blown/nitrous 1,400+ hp BBC in his 2 cars)

Slip over to double r with your 6k and let us kwow how you make out. :rolleyes:

have found a few good deals around the 5k range but will need re do...

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found fresh rebuild 454, 520 hp 3200.00 in Toronto.. getting specs today...

guess the deals are out there..

I have a fresh 468 that I will make 500+. IT needs a few parts to finish and I would sell it as it sits for well under what your looking to spend, and it is a marine motor. IT is a cast crank but with forged rods and pistons though.

You get what you pay for. See you next winter when you're looking for another.

BTW, that is not a 500 or 525. Merc engines will have a significantly higher value.

no it's a 454 rebuild with performance upgrades from company in toronto .. been in business for 36yrs and comes with a one year warranty..

I do agree you get what you pay for. I haven't bought it yet. I am going to look at it and also a fresh rebuilt 500 tomorrow.. the 500 is 12k , also has warranty and can be built up to something more if I want.

Btw you are probably right about the 454 I am looking at.......

huh....won't get far on this site with that attitude....

Pretty good deal here

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...ong-block.html

Thanks for the link...

These guys have been showing you some pretty good deals. On that $3,200 454 ask if it has forged or cast internals. Price what the parts cost to build something like this. This is one of those things where you have to wonder if the deal sounds to good to be true it probably is. Other wise, there must be a dire financial situation. In any event be careful.

I have a 2001 540 Bulldog with a procharger. It has 165hrs. on it and it is complete drop in including exhaust. I want more than you want to spend but it is a 540cid tall deck w/750hp. Probaly take 10k for it.

i have an hp500 carb guy gave a deposit few months ago i told him monday is the deadline or i going to sell it if he doesn't show you are welcome to it.

Marine motor?:rolleyes:

what company in Toronto?

I am guessing, but I bet that one year warranty is void in a mrine application.

Cross town engines.. In Toronto.

there is a one year warranty on this guys engines.. They have been in business since the 50s..

Dont think I am going to go with this engine as it has cast crank...

Some of you have given me some great engines to look at, but you have to keep in mind there is a 30 percent exchange rate from Canadian funds..

If there is a Reputable company in Ontario or anywhere in Canada willing to take a recore on my 454 it would be ideal...

I am going to sell my boat after this season, just want more speed for the year, dont want to sink ten k into it to get there ....

thanks again for your input.

spring is just around the corner..

crosstown engines in Toronto

my 454 is a 96 with 330 hp. perfect compression and leakdown done last year.. In the boat heated storage.

If anyone is interested in a partial trade in for a 500 hp rebuilt... or low hours

look in the swap shop. there is a guy that posted yesterday that has a 502 500 hp. aluminum heads fresh valve springs and most accessories for 5500. sound and looks like a good deal, check it out.

5500 us or canadian.... 30 percent exchange

thanks just pm'd him