good or bad volvo 600dpx
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good or bad volvo 600dpx
Looking at a boat with volvo 600hp and dpx drives. From what dealer told me they are very reliable and volvo still uses drive on there high powered diesel cruiser boats. Are the volvo motors 502 or 540s look like they have cast headers? any info would be appreciated!
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They are 540's.
They were built for Volvo by Innovation marine.
They were built for Volvo by Innovation marine.
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Innovation told me back in 2002 or so that volvo discontinue the program because the drives couldn't take the power. I personally would not hesitate to buy one, you just need to be good on the sticks as is true with most any perf boat unless you like rebuilding drives.
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Isn't the DPX a dual prop drive? Think of what the prop slip must be....below 10% more than likely with GREAT mid-range speeds. Never heard of drive issues but 600hp in front of a bravo XR isn't going to last forever either. I'd buy one, and might even prefer it, but it is a harder sell due to the popularity/availability of the XR's.
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cspray has them on his 382. i believe he said they are so efficient that the boat even when idling is moving pretty good! i have a volvo sx on my boat and it runs like a champ!