38" with 575's
06-19-2004, 09:21 AM
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Re: 38" with 575's
I Know Where You Can Get A 2004 35 Lightning For 219,000.00! This Is The Powerboat Test Boat That Ran 103 With 575's And Chillers. 35 Hours From Testing And Dial In.
06-19-2004, 05:40 PM
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Re: 38" with 575's
Now way $20K is right. Its a well built blower motor with 7.5 -1 compression and running a modest 4.5-5 lbs of boost. It is as solid as the old 525sc's and they run forever. My 525's have over 300 hours on them and still are solid. If you take care of the 575's you could easily get 500 out of them or more. Probably need to go through the blower and freshen it before then but those motors will last a long time.
As far as $20k you could replicate them for that. I had a 575 in my pantera and I would buy another one in a heartbeat. And for $600 you can have get a new pulley and an ecu reprogram from whipple and get them over 600 hp and still let them live a very long time. Cattitude did it to my old boat and got a solid 5mph increase.
As far as $20k you could replicate them for that. I had a 575 in my pantera and I would buy another one in a heartbeat. And for $600 you can have get a new pulley and an ecu reprogram from whipple and get them over 600 hp and still let them live a very long time. Cattitude did it to my old boat and got a solid 5mph increase.
06-19-2004, 07:16 PM
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Re: 38" with 575's
Originally Posted by Von Bongo
Now way $20K is right. Its a well built blower motor with 7.5 -1 compression and running a modest 4.5-5 lbs of boost. It is as solid as the old 525sc's and they run forever. My 525's have over 300 hours on them and still are solid. If you take care of the 575's you could easily get 500 out of them or more. Probably need to go through the blower and freshen it before then but those motors will last a long time.
As far as $20k you could replicate them for that. I had a 575 in my pantera and I would buy another one in a heartbeat. And for $600 you can have get a new pulley and an ecu reprogram from whipple and get them over 600 hp and still let them live a very long time. Cattitude did it to my old boat and got a solid 5mph increase.
As far as $20k you could replicate them for that. I had a 575 in my pantera and I would buy another one in a heartbeat. And for $600 you can have get a new pulley and an ecu reprogram from whipple and get them over 600 hp and still let them live a very long time. Cattitude did it to my old boat and got a solid 5mph increase.
now that is what i wanted to hear!!! i got the whipple I cooler and the ecu and more boost etc so i figure this winter i will have blowers gone thru should be at 200 hrs by then,
hopefully i wll be safe with that
06-19-2004, 07:41 PM
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Re: 38" with 575's
Well I know when you change the pulley to raise the boost the blower is turning more RPM's. I have seen a few of the blowers seize and maybe its coincidental but all of them had pulleys and chillers on them! Thats just my 2 cents and experience.
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06-19-2004, 09:15 PM
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Re: 38" with 575's
HP: 575
kW: 449
Full Throttle RPM Range: 4800-5200
Displacement Liter/CID: 8.2/502
Bore & Stroke (in): 4.47 x 4.00
Bore & Stroke (mm): 113 x 102
Compression Ratio: 7.50:1
Cylinder/Configuration: V-8
Alternator Amp: 60
Alternator Watt: 847
Fuel System: 2 x TBI
Ignition System: Digital
Fuel Requirements: 91 octane (R + M/2) or 96 RON
Features & Benefits
Precision CNC machined 502 C.I.D. cast iron cylinder block.
Forged 4340 steel, fully machined and shot-peened Mercury Racing connecting rods.
Forged aluminum pistons, designed by Mercury Racing, for maximum strength and durability.
A custom 256 C.I.D. Holley/Weiand Super Charger, matched with a state-of-the-art throttle body fuel injection system, provides sport boaters with turn-key starting, instant throttle response and improved idle stability for easier docking.
MEFI 3 Electronic Control Module digital ignition system features advanced electronics for more precise fuel and spark control along with better top-end throttle response.
A thermostatically-controlled, high-capacity oil cooler raises engine oil temperatures faster and keeps them more consistent.
The oil thermostat and a Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve work together to reduce the buildup of condensation in the oil. The PCV valve also improves engine idle.
A hydraulic roller camshaft, which improves low-end torque, offers higher level of performance and aids fuel economy.
Comes standard with 1.26:1, 1.35: or 1.50:1 gear ratio Bravo One XR drive in either right-hand or left-hand rotation.
Dual-water pickup and low-water pickup gearcase housings available for standard Bravo One XR drives.
Bravo One XR Sport Master drives with 1.26:1, 1.35:1, and 1.50:1 gear ratios also available.
The Bravo One XR Sport Master gearcase (Std. and Short), available on selected Bravo One XR drives, reduces drag for enhanced overall boat performance in select applications.
Integrated Transom System (ITS) available with Bravo One XR and Bravo One XR Sport Master drive options.
New engine oil drain line enhances ease of changing oil.
kW: 449
Full Throttle RPM Range: 4800-5200
Displacement Liter/CID: 8.2/502
Bore & Stroke (in): 4.47 x 4.00
Bore & Stroke (mm): 113 x 102
Compression Ratio: 7.50:1
Cylinder/Configuration: V-8
Alternator Amp: 60
Alternator Watt: 847
Fuel System: 2 x TBI
Ignition System: Digital
Fuel Requirements: 91 octane (R + M/2) or 96 RON
Features & Benefits
Precision CNC machined 502 C.I.D. cast iron cylinder block.
Forged 4340 steel, fully machined and shot-peened Mercury Racing connecting rods.
Forged aluminum pistons, designed by Mercury Racing, for maximum strength and durability.
A custom 256 C.I.D. Holley/Weiand Super Charger, matched with a state-of-the-art throttle body fuel injection system, provides sport boaters with turn-key starting, instant throttle response and improved idle stability for easier docking.
MEFI 3 Electronic Control Module digital ignition system features advanced electronics for more precise fuel and spark control along with better top-end throttle response.
A thermostatically-controlled, high-capacity oil cooler raises engine oil temperatures faster and keeps them more consistent.
The oil thermostat and a Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve work together to reduce the buildup of condensation in the oil. The PCV valve also improves engine idle.
A hydraulic roller camshaft, which improves low-end torque, offers higher level of performance and aids fuel economy.
Comes standard with 1.26:1, 1.35: or 1.50:1 gear ratio Bravo One XR drive in either right-hand or left-hand rotation.
Dual-water pickup and low-water pickup gearcase housings available for standard Bravo One XR drives.
Bravo One XR Sport Master drives with 1.26:1, 1.35:1, and 1.50:1 gear ratios also available.
The Bravo One XR Sport Master gearcase (Std. and Short), available on selected Bravo One XR drives, reduces drag for enhanced overall boat performance in select applications.
Integrated Transom System (ITS) available with Bravo One XR and Bravo One XR Sport Master drive options.
New engine oil drain line enhances ease of changing oil.
06-20-2004, 10:26 PM
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Re: 38" with 575's
I have a 38 lightning w/ stag. 575's, which have been upgraded to 690 hp, (teague's 700 hp. kit, and ecu reprogram). I had my first problem ever with them this past weekend at 98 hours. Only thing that's been done is the oil has been changed regularly. I have had very good luck with the 575's and as long as i don't keep having problems in the future, i have been very happy with my motors.
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06-21-2004, 06:06 PM
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Re: 38" with 575's
That's the only thing i haven't been real happy about is that we haven't passed the 100 mark yet. Everyone we talk to says we should be there or a little over. 97 is the fastest I've seen and that was back in early april when it was still pretty cool. It is real consistent around 93-95 right now. We are still working on gettting there though. As far as what happened, we don't know yet. I think it was just something electrical b/c early that morning I was having a hard time to get it to turn over but i should know something forsure sometime tomorrow. The Kit was about 3000 per side.
