Now I remember! The 525 you can get NOW is based on the gen 6 502. The next 525 should be based on the 496. GM calls it the Vortec HP3 8100 (HP1 is the 375 hp 496 MAG, HP2 the 425 hp 496 MAG HO). GM is running 9 teams in APBA offshore Super Vee Light, Super Vee vLight Twin, etc. and they're winning everything. GM will offer the engine to their marine OEM's in 2003. I've been looking for pix on the net but can't find any. There is a pic in Powerboat mag from a few months ago.
Found it!
[ October 16, 2002, 07:47 PM: Message edited by: shockwaveharry ]