Cowl & Pan options 99 Merc 2.5 EFI

**Liberator*21** · 07-28-2020, 06:24 AM

Looking to see that options are available to replace the "HEAVY" cowl on a 99 Merc 2.5 EFI motor while I've got the motor apart for rebuild, what else fits as a replacement cowl and pan.

Thanks

**Todd D** · 08-01-2020, 10:02 PM

Alien cowling setup from a 280

**nitro_rat** · 08-01-2020, 10:47 PM

any 2.4/2.5 lightweight cowl will work on your motor. you'll need a promax/260 exhaust divider that mounts the coils directly on it like a 2.4 did. you'll also need a promax regulator bracket if you stick with 40 amp charging.

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original T-3/Formula/Mod-VP cowl

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Turbo style

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My favorite style

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Drag style

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Alien style

Factory cowls are plastic, factory alien cowls have a duct inside and the upper scoops are functional. Aftermarket cowls are mostly fiberglass, some carbon, usually without ducts and in various levels of quality. Most styles are currently reproduced.