From straight 6 to a 4.3 V-6 costs
 

Anyone, have any idea how much it should cost me to change out the old straight 6 to a 4.3 v-6 mercruiser along with a new outdrive? I am guessing around $6,500 Does this sound about right?

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I would guess closer to $8-9K for a 4.3 repower. The 3.0L package is running around $6K the last time I checked. Don't forget new harness's and cables as well as guages while your at it.

Re: From straight 6 to a 4.3 V-6 costs
 

thanks I thnk you might be right.

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These guys seem to have good prices on new packages.

http://www.outdrives.com/merc/mengines01.html

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I recently re-powered with a new 4.3 litre v6 mercruiser. I did not have the outdrive replaced. I purchased the engine for $3800 over ebay, with $200 for shipping. I had my mechanic take out the old engine and replace it with the new one. That ended up costing about $2800, which included $900 for replacing the stringers and some $ for a new bilge pump and tilt trim pump. So, I put about $7000 into just getting the engine replaced. I purchased the engine from NuWave boat restoration in New Jersey. They frequently sell engines and packages over ebay. I am very happy with the new engine.

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I just checked ebay, and NuWave has a price of $3899 or best offer on a 4.3 mercruiser complete with Y pipes.

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I CAN GET YOU A NEW PACKAGE DIRECTLY FROM MERCUISER 4.3 TKS BRVO 3 PACKAGE, MY COST: $8,638.00+ $300.00 crate returnable charge, FOB MIAMI

THIS IS A BRAND NEW ENGINE WITH WARRANTY.

LESTERUS

P.D. THAT 6 CYL INL-LINE IS A VERY GOOD ENGINE, BY THE WAY, NOW IF YOU HAD A 470 I WOULD CHANGE IT.

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4.3L CARB. W/ALPHA 1 DRIVE COMPLETE PACKAGE
$8,500.00+$300.00 RETURNABLE FEE FOR THE CRATE, FOB MIAMI STRAIGTH FROM MERCRUISER BRAND NEW.

LESTERUS

Re: From straight 6 to a 4.3 V-6 costs
 

Bracket and outboard!!!!!!!!

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I was also recommended bracket and outboard. It would be the way I would go except for cost. I am not confident in used outboards. They can be a great deal, or a piece of trouble. Brand new outboards on a bracket are prohibitively expensive. Used outboards on a bracket are fine for those who can do the work (or most of it) themselves. Unless your sterndrive is toast, I would go with a new motor (like mine, but maybe a v8 with 220 hp) and overhaul of the outdrive.