From 454 330 hp to 496 Ho 425 hp ??

[Monaco20]

Hi Guys

I have a 1988 242 SS with 1997 454 330 hp bravo 1. The engine is out of the boat beeing rebuild.

I have been offered a brand new 496 HO to a very interresting price

What will I gain (exept of course a brand new and bigger engine). Top speed? Accleration? Crusingspeed? Fuel consume? Durabiltiy? Are some of the questiones I would like to have some feedback on.

Do anyone have an 242 SS or LS with a 496 Ho???
Is it a good package?

What do you think about buying a brand new engine, and install it in a old boat like mine? Will I ever get some of the investment back??

Regards
From Oslo Norway

[htrdlncn]

considering a stock 496 merc is a very reliable engine ,
it is more fuel efficient,and you
are getting a good deal on it I would say it will make your boating for the future very enjoyable, youll probably also pick up 7-9mph over the 330/454.
Will you get your investment back? on a boat? dont think so...
:)

[Monaco20]

considering a stock 496 merc is a very reliable engine ,
it is more fuel efficient,and you
are getting a good deal on it I would say it will make your boating for the future very enjoyable, youll probably also pick up 7-9mph over the 330/454.
Will you get your investment back? on a boat? dont think so...
:)

Thank you all for the replies

Here are some more pics of my boat

When it come yo the 496 I am sure it is a good engine, what I need to consider is it cost almost as mouch as I paid for the boat
I have already ordred a complete rebuild of my 454, and I will get 6 mnds waranty
The boat is a nice 1988 with upgrading potential

So what I need now is of course some more adwises. feedback and some hard facts about the performance of Formula 242 SS or LS with a 496 Ho engine


Attached Thumbnails

[old377guy]

This ought to make a very nice package and like htrdlncn said - several more miles per hour. Don't get your hopes up about recouping but a fraction of the cost at time of sale though; good luck.

[GregP]

Reliability and drivability is worth a lot in my book. I did outboards (which cost more than the rest of the boat), but putting on new-tech EFI motors has been worth every dime.

-Greg

[OldSchool]

I once had a 223 Formula. It ran 58 mph with the 330HP 454. When a 425 HP Merc was installed, it ran 69.7 mph. I could never get that boat to break 70.:smash::smash::cuss::cuss:

Good luck with whatever you decide. The 496 has proven to be a reliable engine!

Craig:)