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Marine Engines Repower – Bayliner Cierra 2655, 1991 model Mercruser MCM 5.0l LX
Dennis, Thanks for your inquiry and the opportunity at earning your business. Since Mercruiser made both Alpha and Bravo sterndrive models with that engine I would not be able to tell you without knowing which one your engine is setup for. Can you give me the original engine serial number? Or can you tell me if [...]

4.3L Marine Engine Longblock Performance Specification
Mike, Thanks for your inquiry and the opportunity at earning your business. The Hp rating for longblocks is determined by the fuel system that’s install back onto the engine. For example since GM only produced one marine version of the 4.3L during this timeframe Mercruiser used this same longblock on their 190 Hp 2 barrel carb [...]

Marine Engines – Replacement marine engine for my boat 5.7 mercruiser 1992 #0d763634
Marty, Thanks for your inquiry and the opportunity at earning your business. Using the links below you can review your options. Let me know if you need any further technical information or help placing your order. In either case I will be glad to assist! Link to Block Code/Serial Number Location http://www.perfprotech.com/store/app_themes/PPT/images/block-casting-no.jpg Link to Remanufactured Longblocks http://tinyurl.com/68kcet8 Link to Remanufacturing [...]

Suzuki Marine Outboard Motors – Replacing a Fuel Pump on a DF70
Step by Step Video Instructions illustrating how to change an electric fuel pump on a Suzuki DF70 outboard motor. Watch Video

Boat Trailer Parts and Accessories – How to Replace a Boat Trailer Hub
Step by Step video instructions illustrating how to replace a leaky oil filled hub on a boat trailer. Watch Video

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Base Long block Engines Table  (Select Price Link to View Pricing)
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION RETAIL NEW
ENGINE
REMAN'D
ENGINE
1 2.5L Inline 4 Cylinder (1962 - 1986) $2,999 N/A Price
2 **SALE: 3.0L Inline 4 Cylinder New Long Block (1991 - Current) 130 & 140 hp $2,895 Price N/A
3 3.0L Inline 4 Cylinder New Long Block - Mercruiser (1968 - 1990) Replacement $3,495 Price N/A
4 3.0L Inline 4 Cylinder New Long Block Volvo/OMC (1986 - 1990) Replacement $3,295 Price N/A
5 4.3L New Long Block (Vortec) $3,240 Price Price
6 5.0L New Long Block (Vortec) 1998 - 2002 $3,895 Price Price
7 5.0L New Long Block (Vortec) 1998 - 2002 (Reverse Rotation) $4,695 Price Price
8 5.7L New Long Block (1967-1985) 260 hp $3,295 Price Price
10 5.7L New Long Block (1986- 1995) 12 bolt Intake $3,765 Price Price
11 **SALE: 5. 7L New Long Block  (Vortec) 1996 - Current $3,695 Price Price
12 5.7L Small V8 Power Package $4,400 Price N/A
13 **SALE: 7.4L (L29) Long block (330 hp) $5,655 Price Price
14

**SALE: 7.4L Long block  (330 hp)

$6,200 Price Price
15 7.4L Big V8 Carb 330HP Power Package $8,295 Discontinued N/A
16 454 MAG Carb 392 HP Power Package $7,995 Discontinued N/A
17 502 MAG Carb 415 HP Power Package $8,495 Discontinued N/A
16 **SALE: 454 MAG New Longblock  (392 hp) $6,794 Price Price
17 454 MAG New Longblock  (425 hp) $7,995 Price  N/A
18 **SALE: 8.2L Base New Longblock  (415 hp) $7,495 Price Price
19 502/502 (ZZ502) New Longblock Engine (502HP) $8,500 N/A N/A


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