1997 454mag Efi
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I am considering buying a 502/600hp motor "new" for my boat. Thinking about selling the current motor. What could i get for it?
1997 454 Magnum EFI 250 fresh water hours.
1997 454 Magnum EFI 250 fresh water hours.
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Probably 2-3k depending on whats included with it.
Personally, I'd store it until you're ready to sell the boat, then put it back in. A lot of times, stock power will make it easier to sell.
Personally, I'd store it until you're ready to sell the boat, then put it back in. A lot of times, stock power will make it easier to sell.
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I sold my 97 454 (non mag) with 400 hours on it for 1800....For what it's worth
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How could I get 550hp out of my current motor without putting a supercharger on it? I would be willing to take off the EFI and go to carb. Money is a big concern...I have about 5-6k to play with.
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Why not just super charge or pro charge or whipple charge (etc etc etc) your current motor?? It has the forged pistons and crank and could take the load. Put a baby weiand (sp?) on there and a chiller. You could do that for under 6k I would think.
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I have been told by several marinas including one family member
that manages a go-fast shop not to do it. He did pro-chargers for years and now all his customers are having problems after a few seasons.....this is not an option. I want to stay natural
that manages a go-fast shop not to do it. He did pro-chargers for years and now all his customers are having problems after a few seasons.....this is not an option. I want to stay natural
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CheckmateF1 had his HP500 Carb punched out to a 509, and supposedly, it was making 565 hp. Bruce Dudley did the work, but probably not the best route to go. Might be easiest to go for a new (used) long block, and swap the accessories. Definately keep that stock 454.