Difference between Mercruiser 496 Vs. Volvo 496?

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01-14-2005 | 05:32 PM

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Difference between Mercruiser 496 Vs. Volvo 496?

Is there any difference between the Merc 8.1 496 375hp and the Volvo 8.1 496 375hp?

http://www.volvo.com/NR/rdonlyres/94...0/81_DP_05.pdf

01-14-2005 | 06:33 PM

t500hps

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Re: Difference between Mercruiser 496 Vs. Volvo 496?

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01-14-2005 | 06:38 PM

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Re: Difference between Mercruiser 496 Vs. Volvo 496?

If you plan on leaving it stock you could save some coin going with Volvo. If you want to tinker there is not much aftermarket stuff for Volvo.

01-14-2005 | 06:38 PM

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Re: Difference between Mercruiser 496 Vs. Volvo 496?

Both marinizers buy the heavy duty truck engine from General Motors. Each company has their own ideas about exhaust.
I haven't seen the Volvo yet, but I know the Mercruiser has fresh water cooling, (a closed system with a heat exchanger).

t500hps is correct. Volvo paints 'em red.