Why Not Volvo Penta or Vortec?
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Re: Why Not Volvo Penta or Vortec?
Heck, a Volvo is built on a GM block. A Vortech is built on the same block. AND, the Merc 496 is also built on the same block. I'm sure the block is not the only common part these three motors share.
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Re: Why Not Volvo Penta or Vortec?
The Vortec is on: http://www.marinepowerservice.com/
They also carry Mercruiser & Volvo. I have no idea what drive GM suggests to use with their Vortec. I guess if you use their motor, maybe you go complete custom. Can you save enough buying the Vortec to justify a Konrad? How much is one of those anyway. I can't find any website showing a price.
Yeah, they are all built on the same block, but we all know it's what's inside that counts!
If one were to do a complete custom setup, what all is needed? (sorry for the newbie question) What I know is Engine - Transmission - Drive. Is anything else necessary in there? What transmission to use in a high horsepower (600-800) setup?
They also carry Mercruiser & Volvo. I have no idea what drive GM suggests to use with their Vortec. I guess if you use their motor, maybe you go complete custom. Can you save enough buying the Vortec to justify a Konrad? How much is one of those anyway. I can't find any website showing a price.
Yeah, they are all built on the same block, but we all know it's what's inside that counts!
If one were to do a complete custom setup, what all is needed? (sorry for the newbie question) What I know is Engine - Transmission - Drive. Is anything else necessary in there? What transmission to use in a high horsepower (600-800) setup?
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Re: Why Not Volvo Penta or Vortec?
Originally Posted by jayhawk261
The Vortec is on: http://www.marinepowerservice.com/
They also carry Mercruiser & Volvo. I have no idea what drive GM suggests to use with their Vortec. I guess if you use their motor, maybe you go complete custom. Can you save enough buying the Vortec to justify a Konrad? How much is one of those anyway. I can't find any website showing a price.
Yeah, they are all built on the same block, but we all know it's what's inside that counts!
If one were to do a complete custom setup, what all is needed? (sorry for the newbie question) What I know is Engine - Transmission - Drive. Is anything else necessary in there? What transmission to use in a high horsepower (600-800) setup?
They also carry Mercruiser & Volvo. I have no idea what drive GM suggests to use with their Vortec. I guess if you use their motor, maybe you go complete custom. Can you save enough buying the Vortec to justify a Konrad? How much is one of those anyway. I can't find any website showing a price.
Yeah, they are all built on the same block, but we all know it's what's inside that counts!
If one were to do a complete custom setup, what all is needed? (sorry for the newbie question) What I know is Engine - Transmission - Drive. Is anything else necessary in there? What transmission to use in a high horsepower (600-800) setup?
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Re: Why Not Volvo Penta or Vortec?
I like my Volvo engine coupled to a bravo
certainly looks like a HP500
http://www.offshoreonly.com/gallery/...newmotor1b.jpg
certainly looks like a HP500
http://www.offshoreonly.com/gallery/...newmotor1b.jpg
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Re: Why Not Volvo Penta or Vortec?
Originally Posted by jayhawk261
The Rendl boats in the one design series used volvo power. Chris Rendl could probably give you a report on the Volvo ups and downs.
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I used to have a Volvo drive (280) on an old SeaBird. Never had a problem with it. However, a Volvo drive on a performance boat would probably look odd. They have the technology and could probably use most of the same parts. I can't imagine that it would be that much of an investment to get into the performance market. I personally think that Volvo needs to come up with a more sporty drive. I am a Merc guy but I think that Mercury definitely needs some competition because the prices are getting out of hand.
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Re: Why Not Volvo Penta or Vortec?
Originally Posted by frequentflyer
I used to have a Volvo drive (280) on an old SeaBird. Never had a problem with it. However, a Volvo drive on a performance boat would probably look odd. They have the technology and could probably use most of the same parts. I can't imagine that it would be that much of an investment to get into the performance market. I personally think that Volvo needs to come up with a more sporty drive. I am a Merc guy but I think that Mercury definitely needs some competition because the prices are getting out of hand.