why do mercs cost so much compared to gm?

Steve_H · May 21, 2003

whats different about them? merc uses gm blocks/heads/cam ...........

besides gaskets , what else is different?

just wondering.......

kamakazi · May 21, 2003

The word "MARINE" in front... :nono:

KCHOTBOAT · May 21, 2003

cam specs, valves, freeze plugs, clearance specs and the word marine like stated before.

ducHunter · May 21, 2003

Because they are the Best

BillR · May 21, 2003

OR

Because they can.

DEEZ PLEEZ · May 21, 2003

i've worked with GM's now for 2 1/2 years and the most obvious difference is the engineering quality. Merc is far superior.

shane b · May 21, 2003

Lots and lots or R@D

laster · May 21, 2003

So how much does a Merc HP 500 cost compared to a comparable GM marine engine?

burtandnancy · May 21, 2003

They are MARINIZED ! Different water pumps, wet exhaust manifolds, cam specs, freeze plugs, USCG regs, and much more. Besides, GM doesn't sell gimble assemblies...

hotbeek · May 22, 2003

Better yet do a price equivalent on a self made motor of same specs.

You can build one hell of a motor for the price Merc charges. Hell you could build two motors for the price of some their higher end performance motors.

shane b · May 22, 2003

But do the motors you or we build come with a waranty and a new HP 500 with Brovo drive coast about 20-20K

KCHOTBOAT · May 22, 2003

I built a brand new 540 with new block to marine specs for less than 10 grand and way more hp than a hp 500.

jb · May 22, 2003

They are the only ones in the game for high performance.
They can, they do and will.
You think there is more R&D IN a merc than a car motor??? doubt it..
Biut all thing s equal marine costs more.
They sell fewer besides, so its gotta cost more!

turbo2256 · May 22, 2003

Depends on how renouned the name on it is. I work with two engine builders here for my machine work. Both are great builders. One builds some Winston cup and Grand National engines. Guess witch one charges twice the price of the other for the same engine same parts?

Team V · May 22, 2003

I've seen this discussion on Tech threads before... there are actually a lot more differences between a GM and a Merc than you would think... the Merc is much higher quality piece of machinery.
There have been very long post's going into great detail from people in the business that have made a believer out of me.
Yea, they are still over priced, but like what has been stated, they don't have any competition... yet.

GM is stepping up with their new Vortec motor, and spending some serious money promoting it for marine applications.

dockrocker · May 22, 2003

BillR said:
OR

Because they can.

Economics 101.

Speedwake · May 22, 2003

is any major manufacturer installing GM engines?

??????????????

why do mercs cost so much compared to gm?

Steve_H

kamakazi

KCHOTBOAT

ducHunter

BillR

DEEZ PLEEZ

shane b

laster

burtandnancy

hotbeek

shane b

KCHOTBOAT

jb

turbo2256

Team V

dockrocker

Speedwake

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