Mercury Racing vs. Sterling, Zul, Eikert (sp?)
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Mercury Racing vs. Sterling, Zul, Eikert (sp?)
I'm not trying to start any trouble here, i'm just curious how Mercury Racing engines compair to other top builders? In reliability, build quality, fuel efficiency ect? The reason I'm asking is I talked to an engine builder who took apart a 575 Merc and he mention some of the internal part weren't as good as the ones he uses. Sorry I don't have any specifics. Again i'm not trying to start anything just curious what the experts out there think.
Thanks Kirk
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Originally posted by KN
I'm not trying to start any trouble here, i'm just curious how Mercury Racing engines compair to other top builders? In reliability, build quality, fuel efficiency ect? The reason I'm asking is I talked to an engine builder who took apart a 575 Merc and he mention some of the internal part weren't as good as the ones he uses. Sorry I don't have any specifics. Again i'm not trying to start anything just curious what the experts out there think.
Thanks Kirk
I'm not trying to start any trouble here, i'm just curious how Mercury Racing engines compair to other top builders? In reliability, build quality, fuel efficiency ect? The reason I'm asking is I talked to an engine builder who took apart a 575 Merc and he mention some of the internal part weren't as good as the ones he uses. Sorry I don't have any specifics. Again i'm not trying to start anything just curious what the experts out there think.
Thanks Kirk
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Hey Slingshot ,
The old Class 1 Merc motors had Big Chief heads and LA billet cranks ... that isn't run of the mill stuff.
Don't get me wrong I'm not defended Merc I think it is a joke how much they charge for their stuff.
I would much rather go to Sterling or Eickert if I had the money , unfortunatley I don't so I build it myself.
The old Class 1 Merc motors had Big Chief heads and LA billet cranks ... that isn't run of the mill stuff.
Don't get me wrong I'm not defended Merc I think it is a joke how much they charge for their stuff.
I would much rather go to Sterling or Eickert if I had the money , unfortunatley I don't so I build it myself.
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That's just really strange. I heard something similar to the block stuff, but wonder why that would pop up and why they couldn't overcome it. Really, how much difference was there from the 900sc, blockwise, or the 800sc (572). I wonder if it is dead for good?
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My KE 675's are running great now, just came back from the Keys from Ft.Laud, very effecient at 3500-4000 rpms, plus excellent resale value, just my .02