1987 242ls 454 magnum prop performance
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I can’t remember right now but there where a yr or two on some low hp 454 engines rect intakes where found on oval heads. I’ll see if my brain starts working sometime today.
Maybe Conner is speaking of those.
Maybe Conner is speaking of those.
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Engine Merc did this (rect port intake small oval heads) to was fuel injected. 1995/96 Gen V (pre-L29) 310HP 7.4 .
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A family member has A Scarab II also with these 454 330 Mag Alpha original engines in my cove. Should I go take a pic later and post ??? Or ????
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[QUOTE=SB;4746850]A family member has A Scarab II also with these 454 330 Mag Alpha original engines in my cove. Should I go take a pic later and post ???
330 hp mag?
never heard of or saw a "330 " mag.
Never heard of or saw a 1988 mag bravo either.
Must be special ones
330 hp mag?
never heard of or saw a "330 " mag.
Never heard of or saw a 1988 mag bravo either.
Must be special ones
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Officially it is labeled as 454 Mag / Alpha.
Click:
https://www.mercruiserparts.com/454-...8-1986-1988-0a
The 454 is the 330 hp version.
Click:
https://www.mercruiserparts.com/454-...8-1986-1988-0a
The 454 is the 330 hp version.
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Officially it is labeled as 454 Mag / Alpha.
Click:
https://www.mercruiserparts.com/454-...8-1986-1988-0a
The 454 is the 330 hp version.
Click:
https://www.mercruiserparts.com/454-...8-1986-1988-0a
The 454 is the 330 hp version.
You said the mag was 330 hp?
I never heard or saw a magnum 330 hp.
365 hp 454 magnum is what i have seen with alpha









