info and education on ilmars please.
#11
Diamond Member #001
Charter Member
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Coastal North Carolina
Posts: 4,808
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes
on
4 Posts
The 625 is no longer made by Ilmor, although they have some leftovers. Their only two current engines (Generation IV) are the 650 and 725. I'm a happy camper with my 725/Indy.
I don't see Mercury publishing many comparison tests of the two company's competing products in the future. I would love to see the results of tests from a neutral source, though.
I don't see Mercury publishing many comparison tests of the two company's competing products in the future. I would love to see the results of tests from a neutral source, though.
__________________
Retired! Boating full-time now.
Retired! Boating full-time now.
#12
Registered
#13
Registered
Join Date: May 2010
Location: San Clemente, CA
Posts: 105
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#14
Diamond Member #001
Charter Member
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Coastal North Carolina
Posts: 4,808
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes
on
4 Posts
Does anyone have WOT fuel consumption numbers for the Mercury 700? Given that purchase price and performance numbers are pretty close, the difference may be more pronounced in cost-of-ownership.
__________________
Retired! Boating full-time now.
Retired! Boating full-time now.
#15
Charter Member
Charter Member
What upgrades, (if any) can done to the 550? I take it that Ilmor isn't making the 550 anymore either, correct?
Thanks,
Dean
Thanks,
Dean
__________________
Everything is for sale @ a certain $$
Everything is for sale @ a certain $$
#16
Registered
the 550 is not produced anymore. The older 550 can be upgraded to the 625 with a valvetrain swap and ecu re-cal. We will still do new gen 3s with warranty's in 570, 625, 7-10 configs. if anyone wants the original screamers!
#18
Registered
No blower- same or slightly more HP
No belt dust all over your bilge
<better top end rush less midrange and low end>
more compact- a tad longer but not as tall
All aluminum
Better mileage
great service and support (this is all about your "guy" though)
better drive- (less parasitic loss)
Factory CMI's
Far fewer computer issues than the merc 700
Lifespan is incredible with little to no maintenance, and some guys reporting hours at 600+ with nothing more than fluid changes.
Uncle Dave
No belt dust all over your bilge
<better top end rush less midrange and low end>
more compact- a tad longer but not as tall
All aluminum
Better mileage
great service and support (this is all about your "guy" though)
better drive- (less parasitic loss)
Factory CMI's
Far fewer computer issues than the merc 700
Lifespan is incredible with little to no maintenance, and some guys reporting hours at 600+ with nothing more than fluid changes.
Uncle Dave
Last edited by Uncle Dave; 02-10-2011 at 08:49 AM. Reason: spelling
#19
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
Thread Starter
No blower- same or slightly more HP
No belt dust all over your bilge
<better top end rush less midrange and low end>
more compact- a tad longer but not as tall
All aluminum
Better mileage
great service and support (this is all about your "guy" though)
better drive- (less parasitic loss)
Factory CMI's
Far fewer computer issues than the merc 700
Lifespan is incredible with little to no maintenance, and some guys reporting hours at 600+ with nothing more than fluid changes.
Uncle Dave
No belt dust all over your bilge
<better top end rush less midrange and low end>
more compact- a tad longer but not as tall
All aluminum
Better mileage
great service and support (this is all about your "guy" though)
better drive- (less parasitic loss)
Factory CMI's
Far fewer computer issues than the merc 700
Lifespan is incredible with little to no maintenance, and some guys reporting hours at 600+ with nothing more than fluid changes.
Uncle Dave