{"product_id":"mercury-exhaust-elbow-fits-2002aeu-2004-mcm-gm-vaeu-6-vaeu-8-engines-with-dry-joint-exhaust-manifold-864309t02","title":"Mercury – Exhaust Elbow | Dry Joint 4” \/ 7° Down Angle | Hot-Dipped, Powder-Coated Steel | 864309T02","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury – Exhaust Elbow | Dry Joint 4” \/ 7° Down Angle | Hot-Dipped, Powder-Coated Steel | 864309T02\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e There’s a certain comfort that comes from hearing your engine settle into a smooth, even rhythm as you ease away from the dock. When everything in the exhaust system is seal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eed and flowing the way it should, you feel it—not just as quiet operation, but as a kind of trust in your boat. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe Mercury Marine Exhaust Elbow 864309T02 brings that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003efeeling back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Built for the dry joint era of MerCruiser V6 and V8 engines, it’s the kind of part you install once and instantly appreciate every time you throttle up into open water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eReplacement exhaust elbow with a 4-inch (102 mm) outside diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFeatures a 7-degree down-angle outlet for proper exhaust routing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eHot-dipped and powder-coated exterior for strong corrosion resistance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDesigned for dry joint exhaust manifolds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDurable cast construction engineered to handle heat, pressure, and vibration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eBuilt to Mercury Marine OEM specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFits select MerCruiser V6 and V8 sterndrive engines manufactured by General Motors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCompatible with engines using dry joint exhaust manifolds (model year 2002–2004)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWorks with engines including 305, 350, and 377 cubic inch displacement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eSuitable for cruisers, sport boats, runabouts, tow boats, and multi-purpose family vessels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDesigned for both sterndrive and inboard configurations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Practical Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e When an exhaust elbow is built right, you’ll notice the difference in the way your engine breathes. This Mercury elbow creates a tight, steady seal that keeps exhaust flowing smoothly while preventing unwanted water intrusion—one of the biggest threats to engine longevity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe dry joint design helps minimize corrosion points between the manifold and elbow, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003egiving you\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e a cleaner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003emore predictable exhaust system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe 7-degree down-angle outlet keeps water flowing the way Mercury engineers intended, helping maintain a stable idle and a confident throttle response. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe hot-dipped, powder-coated finish \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eadds another\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e layer of protection, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003estanding up to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e years of heat cycles, salt spray, and engine bay moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Installation feels straightforward thanks to the precise OEM fit, and once it’s in place, the whole system feels tighter, quieter, and more secure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhy Buy OEM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e When you’re replacing a part that deals with heat, pressure, and water all at once, going with genuine Mercury Marine components isn’t just a preference—it’s smart boat ownership.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eOEM fit means no struggling to align bolt holes or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eforce mismatched\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e parts\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDesigned specifically for dry joint exhaust systems from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e2002–\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e2004\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eBuilt from materials chosen to resist internal and external corrosion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eProvides more reliable sealing than many aftermarket alternatives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eHelps avoid the cascading failures that can come from a poorly fitted exhaust component\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIf a friend at the marina asked whether to use aftermarket here, you’d probably shake your head and tell them to stick with OEM—because a part like this is too important to gamble on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ1: Which engines does the Exhaust Elbow 864309T02 fit?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIt fits 2002–2004 MerCruiser V6 and V8 engines with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003edry joint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e exhaust manifolds, including 305, 350, and 377 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ecubic inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ2: What makes this elbow different from aftermarket versions?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Its materials, angle, and internal passage dimensions match Mercury’s original engineering, ensuring proper flow and long-term reliability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ3: How do I confirm it’s the right one for my engine?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Check your engine serial number (0M600000–0W309999) and confirm that you have a dry joint exhaust manifold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ4: Can it be used in saltwater and freshwater?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Absolutely—the hot-dipped, powder-coated finish is designed for harsh marine environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ5: Is installation straightforward?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Yes. 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