New 4.3L Vortec Extended Base Marine Base Engine with carburetor (replaces years 1996-2007)
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New 4.3L Vortec Extended Base Marine Base Engine with carburetor (replaces years 1996-2007)
Description
New 4.3L Vortec Marine Base Engine (replaces years 1996-2007)
This is a brand new 4.3L/262 c.i. Vortec Marine Base Engine right out of GM Marine. This engine will replace those 4.3L marine engines used in Mercruiser, Volvo Penta, OMC, Crusader, Indmar and other applications between the years 1996-2007.
This is a perfect stock replacement for those engines that have suffered from a cracked block due to improper winterization or another type of engine failure.
This "Extended Base Engine" Package includes:
- new engine block, heads and all internal components
- valve covers
- composite (plastic) timing cover
- oil pan
- harmonic balancer
- circulation/water pump
- 2bbl cast iron or 4bbl cast iron 8-bolt intake manifold
- 2bbl or 4bbl marine carburetor
- Delco Voyager ignition system
- flame arrestor
- 14" I/O marine flywheel
Specifications:
- 1 Piece Rear Main Seal
- Standard rotation
- Intake Manifold: 8 bolt
- Cylinders: 90 Degree V6 Cylinder
- Composition Ratio: 9:4:1
- Bore: Standard
- Firing Order: 1-6-5-4-3-2
- Oil Pan Capacity: 4.5 quarts
- Oil Type: SAE 15W40 Pennzoil Marine
- Horsepower: 223 hp @ 4800 RPM (4bbl carbureted)
- Torque: 267 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM
ABOUT OUR MARINE BASE ENGINES
NEW MARINE ENGINES 4 LESS UNITS
Beginning in 2015, GM began to discontinue many of their marine engines. This includes the 3.0L and 4.3L in 2015, the 5.0L in 2016, and the 7.4L and 8.2L in 2022. To date (March 2023), GM only produces the Vortec 5.7L marine engine. Because of this, we began producing our own new units in 2021. These new units use a performance engine block used by Mercruiser and, similarly, DART and are machined, assembled and tested in our facility. They are built to GM factory specifications and there will be no issues to use these units in place of GM MPI, TBI, or carbureted units.
Similarly, in 2023 Mercruiser’s “Quicksilver” branded engines will begin to use new performance blocks as well, as GM has discontinued and stopped providing new engines to Mercruiser.
The benefit of using our in house produced units using performance engine blocks include:
- Priority main oiling system feeds main bearings first. See Figure 1.
- Siamese cylinder bores with extra thick walls resist cracking and improve ring seal for more power (minimum .275” thick with 4.185” bore).
- Open lifter valley improves oil return to pan.
- Blind head bolt holes don’t go through to water jacket.
- Billet steel 4-bolt main bearing caps on all 5 mains.
Figure 1: Priority main oiling primes the main bearings first and then to the lifters and top end instead of top down oil priming in OEM blocks allowing for peak performance at high temperatures.
OUR SHIPPING POLICY
Domestic:
We strive to ship our products as quickly as possible. Most in stock small package (part) items will ship the same business day as long as the purchase is made before 3PM EST. Some items will not ship the same day. For in stock engines, the shipping lead time is 1-3 business days depending on the part number. For engines that are not in stock there will be a lead time. The engine will not be available for purchase if it is an engine we cannot get or build. For up to date lead time information and for time sensitive orders, please reach out to Marine Engines 4 Less before you place the order. Please reach out via phone +1 888-364-4537, text +1 352-825-0335, or email info@marineengines4less.com to verify stock and availability for time sensitive shipments.
For small package (parts) shipments: we will ship by whichever method you select during checkout. Free shipping options (if applicable) will be shipped via UPS or FedEx ground. Free shipping is only available to customers within the continental USA. Shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and other US territories are not eligible for free freight. International shipping options are available for our worldwide customers. We use UPS and FedEx to ship worldwide. VAT and any other customs charges are not covered by Marine Engines 4 Less. The carrier will reach out to you to collect those charges independently. Lead times on small part items are expressed in the ad. For time sensitive shipments, it is best to reach out to us to confirm availability before purchasing.
For freight item (engine) shipments: For larger and heavier shipments, LTL freight is used to ship. Shipping costs will be calculated in the shopping cart. It is imperative to put correct contact information down in the shipping details. Freight companies will often need to reach out to you to arrange an appointment, or to verify other details. Incorrect shipping details will only delay your delivery. For shipping rates outside the United States, please reach out to our sales team for shipping costs and options. The website cannot accurately calculate LTL freight shipment outside the United States. For international shipments, the freight costs do not include VAT and other duties/taxes that your respective country charges. For VAT, tax and duty estimates, please reach out to us.
Some LTL freight companies will charge more for deliveries deemed to be "limited access", residential, or require an appointment or lift gate. If you feel as though your shipment may need one of these accessoral options, please reach out to us for an accurate shipping quote.
International:
For Parts/Small Package Shipments:
For small engine parts less than 150 LBS, we ship via UPS or FedEx. Shipping rates will be calculated in your shopping cart. These shipping rates do not include VAT, duties, or customs charges that your respective country may charge.
For Engine Orders:
Our engines ship all over the world. We offer both ocean freight and air freight at competitive prices. To request a shipping quote please email us at info@marineengines4less.com with the following information:
- item part #
- desination country and postal code
Note: freight costs do not include VAT, duties, and other customs fees charged by the desination country. For an estimate on these costs, please request a quote before you buy.
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