Above is the MerCruiser 4 inch riser, (accepts a 4 inch
exhaust hose). This riser is used on 1983 - 2002
MerCruiser V6 and V8 engines with the center riser
manifolds.
Above is the MerCruiser 3 inch riser, (accepts a 3 inch
exhaust hose). This riser is used on 1983 -1995
MerCruiser V6 and V8 engines with the center riser
manifolds.
A cutaway view shows the internal difference between
the 3 inch riser (left) and the 4 inch riser (right). The 3
inch riser accepts a 3 inch inside diameter rubber
exhaust hose. The 4 inch riser accepts a 4 inch inside
diameter rubber exhaust hose. The inside diameter of
the exhaust outlet is 2 3/16 inches for the 3 inch riser
and 2 1/4 inches for the 4 inch riser. There is a
performance increase when switching from the 3 inch to
the 4 inch because of the smoother radius of the exhaust
path in the 4 inch riser.
External height is exactly 6 3/4 inches for both risers.
Angle of the exhaust outlet for the 3 inch riser is 15
degrees down. Angle of the exhaust outlet for the 4 inch
riser is 7 degrees down.
Both the 3 inch and 4 inch risers have drilled and tapped
bosses to install the shift bracket (left) and the ignition
module (right).
The 3 inch riser is
attached with
short studs
(included).
The 4 inch riser is
attached with 6
inch long bolts
(included).
Mercruiser 3 Inch Exhaust Riser
Cast Iron # 51110 $89.95
Aluminum # 51115 $145.95
Mercruiser 4 Inch Exhaust Riser
Cast iron # 51140 $89.95
Aluminum # 51145 $145.95
MerCruiser Engines may come with either a 3 inch
riser or a 4 inch riser.
The size of the riser is determined by the diameter of
the hose that connects the riser to the exhaust pipe.
A 3 inch hose or a 4 inch hose.