2005 and newer Mercruiser V6 Dry Joint conversion
Comparison between wet joint and dry joint risers/elbows
Comparison between early and late dry joint risers/elbows
Comparison between wet joint and dry joint risers/elbows
V6 high quality casting
Lost foam casting process
Mercruiser V6 Exhaust Manifold Kit
Inexpensive Conversion Kit
for "Dry Joint" Manifolds and Risers
fits 2005-present Mercruiser Chevy GM V6
4.3L 4.3LX engines
replaces OEM numbers:
Mercruiser 864612T02 Dry Joint Manifolds
Mercruiser 864309T02 Dry Joint Risers (elbows)
Sterndrives, Alpha Gen II Inboards, MIE  
Mercruiser 4.3L V6 Manifold Conversion Kit 2005-present
506-1-650                                                                  $595.95
Comparison between wet joint and dry joint water passages manifolds
Dry-Joint Manifold (used in the conversion kit)
500-1-220                                                                   $169.95
Dry-Joint Riser/Elbow (used in the conversion kit)
530-1-148                                                                    $149.95
Dry-Joint Manifold to Head Gasket
510-9-003                                           $7.50                             
Dry-Joint Manifold to Riser Gasket (restricted)
540-9-002                                                                        $7.50
Dry-Joint Manifold to Riser Gasket (open)
540-9-003                                                                        $7.50