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[FU]

Check this out on the CF

http://www.mercuryracing.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Dyno-Mesa-SFQ1.jpg
http://www.mercuryracing.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Head-oil-holes.png

[bdw18_123]

Holy Massive Engines, Batman! That thing is huge! What engine is that, some type of North-star engine? Cylinder head looks a little bit like the LT5.

[mike100]

It's 1700 lbs so automotive uses are out...well, maybe a neat conversion for a 1-ton truck or diesel- but even then..1700 lbs!

6500 rpms all day long in a boat- that's a runner for sure.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

There's nothing like a V8 Vega. hahahahahahaha

[cvette]

Is this the Nelson "in house" engine Frankie?

[VetteVet]

I'm a Mercruiser technician by trade. That is Mercruiser Racing's new motor. It's an all aluminum motor. Quad overhead cam, 4 valves per cylinder, twin turbo and intercooled.

Makes 1350 HP. They tried to break it on the dyno and couldn't. It is the first Mercruiser Racing engine to be offered with a warranty. It's got so much torque that the Mercruiser Racing #6 drives couldn't handle it, so they designed a new drive for this engine.

Each engine/drive package goes for about $235,000.

I wish I had that kind of money, but I do get to hang with guys that have that kind of money.

We've got guys in our area with poker run boats that are running over 170 MPH.

Jep

[Brillo1990]

I'm a Mercruiser technician by trade. That is Mercruiser Racing's new motor. It's an all aluminum motor. Quad overhead cam, 4 valves per cylinder, twin turbo and intercooled.

Makes 1350 HP. They tried to break it on the dyno and couldn't. It is the first Mercruiser Racing engine to be offered with a warranty. It's got so much torque that the Mercruiser Racing #6 drives couldn't handle it, so they designed a new drive for this engine.

Each engine/drive package goes for about $235,000.

I wish I had that kind of money, but I do get to hang with guys that have that kind of money.

We've got guys in our area with poker run boats that are running over 170 MPH.

Jep Damn, sounds like fun all around! ;)

[sammy]

thats one very fast boat. the guy driving it is nuts to doing it without a helmet ,but then again if you crash at that speed you toast anyway

[VetteVet]

A weight of 1700 lbs was tossed out. That is for the engine, transmission, transom assembly and stern drive.

Also, it's 9.0 liter, or 552 ci.

[tomtom72]

Hog from Canada posted a link to that a few weeks ago it's in our off topic section.

Jep, that comes with a full 1 yr warranty? When I was in the hobby the Cyclone packages came with a 90 day warranty. Man stuff has come a long waaaaay......jez I'm gettin old!

:cheers:
Tom

[VetteVet]

Hog from Canada posted a link to that a few weeks ago it's in our off topic section.

Jep, that comes with a full 1 yr warranty? When I was in the hobby the Cyclone packages came with a 90 day warranty. Man stuff has come a long waaaaay......jez I'm gettin old!

:cheers:
Tom

Tom,

Yes, it comes with a one year factory warranty when used for recreational boating.

[Hog]

yes that is an awesome engine, and for the bargain basement price of $204,000 complete with drive.

here is a link with some videos.
http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=14035

Here is a dyno test
http://www.mercuryracing.com/blog/dyno-mighty/

At 1st they were rated at 1300hp with the engine compartment closed and 1350 with cold air induction or the engine compartment open. It was discovered that it made 1350hp no matter what they did with the air induction.

I love the in boat video. When they are turning the boat, you can see 1 engine revving 6000 rpm and the other engine is revving say 6400rpm, then once they straighten the boat, both engines are turning the same rpm.

This was a huge investment by Merc, but they no longer have to rely on GM for their blocks as this is all done by Merc.

One of these engines tuned for E-85 would surely make some bigger numbers.

peace
Hog