496 vs 496 HO
 

I was looking at a new boat a 2002 is there a huge difference between a 2002 496 vs a 496 HO ?

The 496 is a 496....and the 496 HO comes with a HO!!;)
We could always use a little HO!!;) Right CAP?:D

50 HP

I can ALWAYS count on you R Addiction for words of wisdom :D

Yes, In my infinite wisdom I have an answer for everything!!!

Any other questions?;)

Three mile an hour in a Baja 25 Outlaw.

3mph!!! Is that top speed;) ?

From what I understand the 496 HO is the same engine as the 496 Mag but with a more radical cam profile and recalibrated computer.

The $4000 markup is typical Merc BS, it probably doesn't cost them one dollar more to manufacture the HO.:rolleyes:

The difference between the two is cam and computer programming. Not a whole lot.

The difference in price between the engines only is about 1200 bucks!

However when buying engine/drive package the difference is about 5000 because Merc ships the 496 with a standard Bravo and the 496HO with an X drive.

So how much would one expect to spend on the 496 complete engine all the way to prop? I'm not much of an engine guy and get confused when prices are qupted, thinking certain pieces are missing.

why even make both, Just make a 496 HO anything less go with a smaller CID motor. which would be what ? a scorpion?

This should give you a ballpark figure:
http://www.affordablemarine.com/merc_io_packs.htm

This is for engines only:
http://www.affordablemarine.com/merc...eng_prices.htm

When I bought my 496MAG it was about $4K more than the 6.2L and $4K less than the HO (never priced the Scorpion). Figured I would use that $4K I saved later to change the cam and look at other mods and possibly get a better bang for the buck. Check out http://www.raylarengine.com/ for some possible upgrades.

Thanks fellas:

These prices include exhaust and and everything else I would need?

Sometimes it feels like it.

496ho all the way.

I didn't want an engine that wasn't running at its optimal configuration, I got the HO. I don't think I'd have been happy knowing that there were a few more horses to be had for a few extra dollars. You get over the dollars quick, but knowing there's more to be had for the lifetime of your boat isn't worth it...go for the HO.

Thats what I'd say.......GO FOR THE "HO" :D

It's about $1800 actually...best money you will spend in this sport. Get the HO...50ponies and no doubt 2-3mph in whatever hull it's in. You would be very shortsighted not to.

Problem is it's a 2002 left over boat, as is, out the door. seems like a good deal just it has a 496 plain not HO :(


Maybe i can just whipple the Byach :eureka:

496 mag
 

I bought the 496 mag and spent $4000 between Whipple re-programming my ECM and a 5 psi procharger kit. Now I am at about 600hp and still with less money than the HO. Go with the mag and Supercharge it.:D

did you do the whipple yourself?

I sent the 555 ecm to Whipple and the Procharger I did myself.

OK I was looking at whiples chargers they want like $6,600 for the kit itself maybe I'll look 4 a used kit

I would definatly go Whipple. I just got a too good of deal on a used 496 Procharger Kit. Just ask around there has to be a better deal that $6600 for the Whipple kit. What size type of boat are you looking at???

I'm looking at a new/ left over 2002 PQ 28

496ho
 

I live in OKC,OK these engines are produced in stillwater,OK 50 miles down the road. My good friend works at the mercusier plant he said the difference in cost to build between the MAG and the HO is $300 bucks at the factory. Cya

But I bet it costs them considerably more to buy the HO motor from GM. Then again, GM is only charging the big premium because they know Merc will.

can you say HUGE profit, HUGE rip-off :D

I'm becomming a fan of the PQ's I was talking to a PQ/Sonic dealer and he favored the PQ! And from what I've see they seem to be well built

Question 2) If you add a charger do you have to run a higher octane fuel?

Merc likes to stick that HO up your A$$ sideways!

Sox, were you at Tomes? (Sonic and PQ sold there)

Hi Octane is always better if your Huffed.....but an intercooler is a definite....my 2 cents;)

Ding Ding Ding! you got it... I've been looking at them since I bought my boat. Even the screws on the boat all are set the same way (+) I'm a sucker for the little details :D Thats why I love my boat

Sox, was that pic taken at the flats?:confused:

Looks nice!!! The previous owner must have taken great care of your Ebb:D

Thanks, C_SPRAY took the pic. when he had it. If you have to buy used it, you couldn't ask for a better previous owner than him :)

CAP, keep us posted on that PQ!!!!!!!!!!!

Why not just go w/ those new aluminum heads, bolt them on and you got 500 ponies, for 3,500. now if I can just remember who makes them...

Raylar or Raynar...something like that.

Fast Enough

But what does Whippling do to reliability, for a guy who isnt too savvy when it comes to engines?

www.raylarengine.com how could you go wrong,, bolt on over 500 hp, with reliability and without the hassle of a S.C.