why did merc stop building the scorpion?
07-07-2005, 07:48 AM
#2
VIP Member
VIP Member
Re: why did merc stop building the scorpion?
Just a guess, but I think it was because nobody bought them. I heard that the boats that actually got the Scorpion engines ran very well, but the cost hurt them.
__________________
Happily retired and living in Heavens waiting room.
Happily retired and living in Heavens waiting room.
07-07-2005, 08:38 AM
#3
Registered
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Lake St. Clair, Canada
Posts: 1,213
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: why did merc stop building the scorpion?
I would guess price killed that engine. I believe it also needed 93 octane. A lot of people buying a SBC boat want to be able to use 87.
07-07-2005, 12:43 PM
#5
Registered
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: LONG ISLAND-NY
Posts: 1,335
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: why did merc stop building the scorpion?
Way too much money for what you got.
Nobody bought them.
Other custom motor builders built better and more HP small blocks for much less than the MERCURY price tag.
Nobody bought them.
Other custom motor builders built better and more HP small blocks for much less than the MERCURY price tag.
07-07-2005, 04:29 PM
#8
www.hyperfishing.com
Platinum Member
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: North and South
Posts: 1,974
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: why did merc stop building the scorpion?
I have two scorpions in my 30 Sonic, great motors so far, no major problems. They need 92 octane. I wanted to save weight due to my custom engine hatch etc. modifications. At the time the HP rating was great compared to most heavy block blocks. But now, most good custom engine builders can crank out 550 HP for less than $8,000 in a big block, so these make more sense. That will likely be my next upgrade as the boat can handle the extra weight.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
JGB
Cigarette
15
12-09-2004 10:11 PM
