Mercury Racing's QC4v - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Marc Haibeck · 12-29-2013

Mercury Marine is marketing an engine that looks to me like a big block LT5. They have it rated at 1650 hp in the twin turbo configuration. Of course it can be run as a normally aspirated 540 ci engine. At the SEMA and PRI motorsports shows they had it on display as an engine looking for a car.

They refer to the LT5 as their inspiration for the QC4v. Indeed the cam drives look like the LT5, including the double row chains. The cylinder heads and the plenum are similar to the 475 hp ’95 LT5 that was cancelled by GM. The injector housings are integrated into the cylinder heads like the ’95 475 hp LT5.

For more information see: www.mercuryracing.com/blog/got-wheels/

Click on their SEMA brochure for more details.

It’s nice to see that they have given the LT5 the recognition that it deserves.

Now, what car can this huge engine can be fitted to?

John Boothby · 12-29-2013

I was watching a show (Corvette Nation) on tv the other day and they were touring the NCM. They showed a twin-turbo LT5 factory engine that is displayed there.

Kevin · 12-29-2013

one of the cerv's had a TT lt5....I think it was #4

Paul Workman · 12-29-2013

Ya know... Putting one in a ZR-1 for a display at the BG gathering in the spring would be a show stopper! Maybe a "delegation" of ZR-1 enthusiasts should make a little trip to Wisconsin and kick around a few ideas???

Imagine the "shot in the arm" the ZR-1 recognition would get, to say noting of the performance potential that would befall our beloved Zs to have MM do a sample ZR-1.

Just a thought. (When do we go visit???)

P.

XfireZ51 · 12-30-2013

Marc,

Paul and I discussed contacting MM to see if there would be an interest in doing an event in Wisconsin. Sort of a heritage thing. MM came out with this for SEMA in November and I thought I posted something about it here then.

Here's the thread Jerry posted about it.

http://www.zr1.net/forum/search.php?do=getnew

USAFPILOT · 01-01-2014

I'll volunteer my car for the engine swap. Who is going to pony up the dough for the motor?

WydGlydJim · 01-01-2014

I think it is just shy of $70k.

rkreigh · 01-02-2014

don't think it will fit all that many platforms. pretty big and heavy

I can build alot more than 1600 hp for 70k, but it wouldn't be as sexy as this!!

anyone know how much the NA and TT versions weigh??

beautiful engineering!

and competative with the high dollar engines folks like sonnys and nelson racing builds

those boat people have money!!

12-29-2013	#1
Marc Haibeck Join Date: May 2007 Location: Addison IL Posts: 250	Mercury Racing's QC4v Mercury Marine is marketing an engine that looks to me like a big block LT5. They have it rated at 1650 hp in the twin turbo configuration. Of course it can be run as a normally aspirated 540 ci engine. At the SEMA and PRI motorsports shows they had it on display as an engine looking for a car. They refer to the LT5 as their inspiration for the QC4v. Indeed the cam drives look like the LT5, including the double row chains. The cylinder heads and the plenum are similar to the 475 hp ’95 LT5 that was cancelled by GM. The injector housings are integrated into the cylinder heads like the ’95 475 hp LT5. For more information see: www.mercuryracing.com/blog/got-wheels/ Click on their SEMA brochure for more details. It’s nice to see that they have given the LT5 the recognition that it deserves. Now, what car can this huge engine can be fitted to?

12-29-2013	#2
John Boothby Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 777	Re: Mercury Racing's QC4v I was watching a show (Corvette Nation) on tv the other day and they were touring the NCM. They showed a twin-turbo LT5 factory engine that is displayed there. __________________ JB 1990 #148 Red/Saddle Haibeck AYBKG5 Chip/RC Engineering/Flowmasters/K&N/Samco/Fuzzy Dice :cheers:

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Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,632	Re: Mercury Racing's QC4v one of the cerv's had a TT lt5....I think it was #4 __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

12-30-2013	#5
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,708	Re: Mercury Racing's QC4v Marc, Paul and I discussed contacting MM to see if there would be an interest in doing an event in Wisconsin. Sort of a heritage thing. MM came out with this for SEMA in November and I thought I posted something about it here then. Here's the thread Jerry posted about it. http://www.zr1.net/forum/search.php?do=getnew __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Former Membership Chairman Former ZR-1 Registry - BOD 1972 Corvette 4speed base Coupe SOLD long time ago 1984 Corvette Z-51/4+3 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Aqua/Gray #474 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Black Rose/Cognac #458 2014 Honda VFR Interceptor DX Last edited by XfireZ51; 12-30-2013 at 12:27 AM.

01-01-2014	#6
USAFPILOT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Spring TX Posts: 1,348	Re: Mercury Racing's QC4v I'll volunteer my car for the engine swap. Who is going to pony up the dough for the motor? __________________ 1994 #293 ZR-1 Stainless Works Long Tube Headers, B&B catback w/ X-Pipe, 18" Shelby Series One Wheels, SLP CAI.

12-29-2013	#4
Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,493	Re: Mercury Racing's QC4v Ya know... Putting one in a ZR-1 for a display at the BG gathering in the spring would be a show stopper! Maybe a "delegation" of ZR-1 enthusiasts should make a little trip to Wisconsin and kick around a few ideas??? Imagine the "shot in the arm" the ZR-1 recognition would get, to say noting of the performance potential that would befall our beloved Zs to have MM do a sample ZR-1. Just a thought. (When do we go visit???) P. __________________ Good carz, good food, good friendz = the best of timez! 90 #1202 "FBI" top end ported & relieved Cam timing by "Pete the Greek" Sans secondaries Chip & dyno tuning by Haibeck Automotive SW headers, X-pipe, MF muffs Former Secretary, ZR-1 Net Registry

01-01-2014	#7
WydGlydJim Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wichita, Ks. Posts: 319	Re: Mercury Racing's QC4v I think it is just shy of $70k. __________________ 2009 LS9 1990 LT-5/sold/Bought my Baby back 1994 Lingenfelter LT-5/sold 1973 LS4/sold

01-02-2014	#8
rkreigh Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Alex VA Posts: 1,087	Re: Mercury Racing's QC4v don't think it will fit all that many platforms. pretty big and heavy I can build alot more than 1600 hp for 70k, but it wouldn't be as sexy as this!! anyone know how much the NA and TT versions weigh?? beautiful engineering! and competative with the high dollar engines folks like sonnys and nelson racing builds those boat people have money!! __________________ 95 390 LPE ZR1 (505 rwhp) LSV = Lingenfelter Super Vette Twin Turbo 2003 Z06 (800 RWHP)