billet cover

[phebus]

Does anyone know if a biilet cover is made that replaces the plastic cover on a 496 HO motor? (the top cover on the engine with the labels)

[phuggit]

I asked the same question about a year ago. Someone told me Wizard in Havazoo made one, but it was around $700.00. I sent Wizard an email, but they didn't reply. I spoke to their rep at the LA Boat Show and he told me they made one or two, but the cost was to high and there wasn't a large enough market to justify the cost of fabrication.
Whipple Industries makes a cool polished stainless cover. Don't know what the cost is but check out their web site for some pics.

[phebus]

Originally posted by phuggit
Whipple Industries makes a cool polished stainless cover. Don't know what the cost is but check out their web site for some pics.
Found the listing: Stainless Engine Cover Kit $ 395.00, but couldn't find a picture. If anyone has one, or a picture of one and could post it, I would appreciate it.

[phuggit]

Try this Phebus
http://www.whipplesuperchargers.com/...sp?ProdID=1190

[phebus]

Wow, I saw that and didn't realize it was the cover. It looks like a housing of some kind. I like it, but I wonder if it raises the heigth over the stock cover. Does anyone run one? I am going to call them tomorrow for info. Thanks

[dr. margarita]

Sit tight!! There's one just around the corner that is currently being developed. It's in the prototype stage and will be available to the public by mid-summer. The price point will be such that everyone can afford it. My attorney is currently researching patents and copyrights! I'll post a picture once design protection is in place!

[phebus]

Thanks, I'll wait and see. I would think that if the price was right, the demand would be high. It would be nice to dress up the stock engine with some billet. People spend a fortune on Billet battery holders, and they sit down in the bilge. This would sit right on top for everyone to see. Hurry up!

[phebus]

Will it raise the stock heigth?

[Dr. Eagle]

That looks pretty cool. Now all I need is to get myself another boat with a big block.......
I really do like that.... it looks hella sharp.

[dr. margarita]

Originally posted by phebus
Will it raise the stock heigth?
The current prototype is actually lower than stock by 1/2" with all essential clearances.
No need to get a big block...Our next effort will focus on all other Mercruiser packages. Probably concentrating on the 6.2 next.
Our philosophy is that you shouldn't have to spend a fortune on a motor package to have it look great when you raise the hatch!