Using Merc Risers and Manis on my VP 4.3

[superpop]

Hi guys, I am getting ready to order Risers and Manifolds for my 1996 VP 4.3L and am having some sticker shock. Has anyone ever used a set of Mercury Risers and Manifolds and hooked them up to the Volvo y pipe. They look very close in size. The mercs are substantially less. Otherwise, anyone know where I can get a new set cheap?

 

[Bondo]

Re: Using Merc Risers and Manis on my VP 4.3

They look very close in size.

Ayuh,..........

Trouble Is,......

Close doesn't Count,.........
Except in Horseshoes,+ with Hand-Grenades.........

 

[FreeBeeTony]

Re: Using Merc Risers and Manis on my VP 4.3

I had a math teacher that said the same thing about being close!.................

 

[Don S]

Re: Using Merc Risers and Manis on my VP 4.3

If ya want to run Cadillac, you don't fix it with Chevy parts.
If you want to run a Volvo, you don't fix it with Mercruiser parts.

 

[superpop]

Re: Using Merc Risers and Manis on my VP 4.3

They are both cast iron parts, I was more curious if they would line up. As for Using Merc parts, if they are substantially less then I would have no problem using them.

 

[Don S]

Re: Using Merc Risers and Manis on my VP 4.3

Different angles, and different diameters, different mountings for things (depends on your particular engine)
Makes them a PITA to sell when you have a hybrid.

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Using Merc Risers and Manis on my VP 4.3

Do a search on the net for Fast Eddies Marine. They discount Volvo parts around 18% which is way more than most online dealers. They get drop shiped from Volvo directly.

I buy all my Volvo parts from them.