Oh yeah..
The 540 is carb'd and the 496 is Efi if that makes a difference.
What would I be better off going with for a 28 Conquest or magic deck boat?
1. Merlin 540 N/A putting out approx. 600 hp
2. Vortec 496 Mag Ho with a Whipple ?
Pro's/Con's
Oh yeah..
The 540 is carb'd and the 496 is Efi if that makes a difference.
The 540 would be my suggestion.
The 496 is not the best engine for forced induction (reliability)
The 540 can be modified to do what ever you want at a later date. Fuel injection, blower, etc., etc.
Of the 2, I would go for the 540 over a whippled 496.
What are you getting?
Getting? You mean boat....Either a Magic or Conquest Deck.
Originally posted by TheGreyGoose
Getting? You mean boat....Either a Magic or Conquest Deck.
Ya, thats what I meant. sorry.
No problem.
Originally posted by TheGreyGoose
No problem.
So which is it? Magic or Conquest???
The 540, my neighbor asked me to get a quote on a blower for his 496 while I was at PRI. I was told with 6 psi he would need a new set of pistons in 25 hours of use.
Chris
Not sure yet. I've really only spent time in the Conquest.