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FU · 03-21-2011

Check this out on the CF

bdw18_123 · 03-21-2011

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 · 03-21-2011

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 · 03-21-2011

There's nothing like a V8 Vega. hahahahahahaha

cvette · 03-21-2011

Is this the Nelson "in house" engine Frankie?

VetteVet · 03-22-2011

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 · 03-22-2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

Damn, sounds like fun all around!

Hog · 03-24-2011

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

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bdw18_123 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Prather, CA Posts: 809	Re: Corvette Forum 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. __________________ [IMG]http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/bdw18_123/_zr1netforumsigphoto.jpg[/IMG][B] 1990 Corvette ZR-1 [/B][I] White/Flame Red, #2299, mostly stock, 144K miles.[/I] -Cams timed to the '93-'95 405HP LT5 stock timing. -IAT sensor relocated to below front bumper. -Haibeck hoops installed in airduct. -OBX cat-back exhaust. [COLOR=DarkRed][B](SOLD - December 2012 [/B][/COLOR][COLOR=DarkRed][B]:hello:)[/B][/COLOR] 1993 Corvette Coupe Black/Black, 6-speed (SOLD - October 2009 :hello:)

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mike100 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Marcos CA Posts: 1,802	Re: Corvette Forum 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.

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Blue Flame Restorations Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pendleton, IN Posts: 3,904	Re: Corvette Forum There's nothing like a V8 Vega. hahahahahahaha __________________ 1988 KOH Prototype EX5023 sold 1990 ZR-1 #444 Convertible 1990 ZR-1 Black #966 1991 ZR-1 Quazar Blue #296 1957 Duntov SS Project

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cvette Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 144	Re: Corvette Forum Is this the Nelson "in house" engine Frankie?

03-22-2011	#6
VetteVet Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 340	Re: Corvette Forum 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

03-24-2011	#8
Hog Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Woodstock, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,275	Re: Corvette Forum 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 Last edited by Hog; 03-24-2011 at 12:57 PM.