Bravos with 496s

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12-08-2022, 01:53 PM

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Dave M

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how did everything line up when you make the switch? engine harness, mounts, fuel lines, did the exhaust tips line up? i thing the 496 is a little wider, Thanks

No issues. I used the blue Trident exhaust hose that is a little more flexible than the stock merc hose. I had standard exahust tips, not the type that the tails go through the transom.

12-08-2022, 02:11 PM

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No issues. I used the blue Trident exhaust hose that is a little more flexible than the stock merc hose. I had standard exahust tips, not the type that the tails go through the transom.

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yes i have the standard tips as well, 496 been a little wider was not a issue? and mounts lined up, did not have to reposition mounts on stringers? thanks

12-09-2022, 03:38 AM

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thanks,
yes i have the standard tips as well, 496 been a little wider was not a issue? and mounts lined up, did not have to reposition mounts on stringers? thanks

Mounts are same. Only difference is heads are wider so it pushes the exhaust out slightly.