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Usually a slightly larger carb and or reed cage which results in increased rpms. Look at the power rating of each and you will usually see the hp rated at diff rpms

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Q: 1972 mercury outboard 7.5 hp has same powerhead and carburetor as the 1972 9.8 hp outboard how do they get the extra horsepower?
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