My Whipple / Raylar / Mahopac Marine 496 project

[LIVE WIRE]

I got started today preping my motor for it's trip out to Raylar Engineering www.raylarengine.com. I realize this is a rather tame project compared to the normal motor projects on this forum.But this is my first marine motor project. Even thou I'm in real good hands with Mahopac & Raylar everyone's input is appreciated since I have alot to learn.

Soon after purchasing my 08' 288 Sunsation I installed as phase one a Whipple Supercharger , Imco full Hyd steering , XR Drive and a few other bells and whistles.

The plan for phase two is to have Ray rebuild the motor with all his Supercharger rated goodies crank , rods , cam , alumium heads etc... and upgrade to a Dana exhaust.

According to Ray the motor will be able to produce between 700 - 800 HP
depending on how much boost I run . Due to reliability and my XR drive I'm looking for somewhere in the 700-725HP range.

I'll update this thread with some pic's & details as the project moves along . And as I said I would like to hear any input anyone my have.

Below is a pic taken today at Mahopac Marine's Shop of the motor being preped & a pic of a similair Whipple / Raylar 496 project .

Thanks, wish me luck

[Wrinkleface]

Awesome, keep us posted !!!

[MattBMiller]

You better make it to the rally this year Kevin!

[LIVE WIRE]

You better make it to the rally this year Kevin!

I wish I could have made it last year ,the year before was a blast.

I'm planning on it for this year.

[MattBMiller]

I wish I could have made it last year ,the year before was a blast.

I'm planning on it for this year.

Can't wait to see the new add ons!

[Gary D]

Good luck with everything, i have a 540 with a whipple, and absolutly love the power. Keep us posted...

[Raylar]

It's gonna look something like this when were done!

[25 hors la loi]

Wow Kevin , congrat , it`s going to be a rocket ship !!! , can`t wait to see number ...keep us posted
Regards
Christian

[yesrej]

sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[LIVE WIRE]

Thanks everyone ... Just a quick update .I was a little behind schedule getting the shipping crate built and up to Mahopac Marine.But the motor was finally shipped and arrived at Raylar this past Monday.


Here is another shot of it being preped just before shipment.

[Airpacker]

stock?? what the h e l l is stock ? Never heard of it

Should make a nice package when its all done. Good luck with the build.

[kvschoolboard]

really need to be easy on the drive, with a single with that much power, it'll kill the bravo's. Raylar is a great builder,

[LIVE WIRE]

really need to be easy on the drive, with a single with that much power, it'll kill the bravo's. Raylar is a great builder,

I'm definatley going to take it easy on the stick this season . A new drive is not in the fun budget for sure. Ray has been a pleasure to deal with and he picks up the phone.

[Magic Medicine]

cool project Kevin. Can't wait to hear the end numbers!

[MattBMiller]

You going to have it back together by the Mahopac run Kevin? I might try to make it out for that again.

[MahopacMarine]

That's the plan

[tzrider2]

STOCK! Stock is a greek word meaning " starting point"....

[Sunsation96]

Kevin, are they using your current whipple? Or are they going with a new set up?

[2scoops]

You are going to be happy with the power increase. My friends motor is the one you used as a reference photo in your first post. He did the aluminum head upgrade as well, also added a -2" lower. First run was yesterday. It tacked on a solid 30 Mph on the GPS. I would say it actually added about 40 mph because his previous best was not even close to obtainable every time out. As with any new install, He still has prop testing and tuning to do so i am sure more is available. Enjoy the new power!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjVF4...layer_embedded

[drpete3]

You are going to be happy with the power increase. My friends motor is the one you used as a reference photo in your first post. He did the aluminum head upgrade as well, also added a -2" lower. First run was yesterday. It tacked on a solid 30 Mph on the GPS. I would say it actually added about 40 mph because his previous best was not even close to obtainable every time out. As with any new install, He still has prop testing and tuning to do so i am sure more is available. Enjoy the new power!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjVF4...layer_embedded

He was smoking