Merc 496 MAGS
09-10-2013, 10:01 PM
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Just FYI, I have 900 hrs on mine, and my buddy has 1100 hrs on his - still going strong. I agree with all the comments: they sip gas, are a little slow getting from 4,500 to 5,100, but turn the key and they go reliabily. I would be careful about adding after-market exhaust or super-chargers, unless that extra power is worth the headaches of breakdowns.
09-11-2013, 06:30 AM
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Just FYI, I have 900 hrs on mine, and my buddy has 1100 hrs on his - still going strong. I agree with all the comments: they sip gas, are a little slow getting from 4,500 to 5,100, but turn the key and they go reliabily. I would be careful about adding after-market exhaust or super-chargers, unless that extra power is worth the headaches of breakdowns.
If anything it was a set of headers and maybe the pcm...no super chargers though. Either way if it added a lot of issue for little gain then I will put my money else where.
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09-11-2013, 08:34 AM
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So you have MAG HO's instead of just MAG's. Nice! Leave them stock, turn key, and enjoy!
09-11-2013, 09:08 AM
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I was not sure if there was a difference and I now know there is. Hopefully the survey goes well here very soon and I can get her on the water and see what it can do.
