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Dukemastiff 12-14-2019 09:21 PM

496 vs 502
 
I recently bought a 38ft scarab. One of the 502s is missing. Any thoughts to look for another 502 or replace with two 496s?

B38 12-15-2019 04:11 AM

Replace 502

Drock78 12-15-2019 04:12 AM

Both are excellent motors. The closed cooling of the 496 is nice. If you plan to upgrade them go with 502 because they have forged internals.

thirdchildhood 12-15-2019 07:21 AM

496 is now a white elephant. As is the Ilmor V-10.

Nate5.0 12-15-2019 10:43 AM


Originally Posted by Drock78 (Post 4718502)
Both are excellent motors. The closed cooling of the 496 is nice. If you plan to upgrade them go with 502 because they have forged internals.


This right here.

I like the MAG 496 for the closed cooling and close to hands off boating as you can get witget i/o boat.

Alwhite00 12-15-2019 11:41 AM


Originally Posted by thirdchildhood (Post 4718510)
496 is now a white elephant. As is the Ilmor V-10.


why is that? I’ve heard a lot of good about the 496

B38 12-15-2019 12:17 PM

Buy two new 502s and ad closed cooling and your golden. Sorry, ad is on Facebook.
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Nate5.0 12-15-2019 01:12 PM


Originally Posted by Alwhite00 (Post 4718540)
why is that? I’ve heard a lot of good about the 496

496's are great motors if the plan is to leave them alone and boat. Zero wrong with them but if you plan to mod them it isnt the best platform is all.

boatnt 12-15-2019 05:56 PM


Originally Posted by Alwhite00 (Post 4718540)
why is that? I’ve heard a lot of good about the 496

Nothing wrong with 496s,tons of boats out there with them and no issues,

He just does not like the 496s,he had a 496 in his boat and switched to a 525 and since then he dogs the 496s lol

benjen 12-15-2019 05:57 PM

2 new 502's complete, 500hp at Reid's Automotive. 781/857-2500


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