Ilmor 710
07-28-2008 | 11:05 PM
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At the end of the day I think both Ilmor & Merc's packages are good values. Currently Merc has the edge w/ the ability to offer a complete package where Ilmor is having to partner up w/ Teague or IMCO.
I've driven an Ilmor 710 Skater & ridden in a Donzi 38 ZR w/ the Merc pkg. There's no doubt the Merc pkg is sweet, I opt for Ilmor b/c I dare to be different, know the Ilmor / Penske Racing reputation & am a stickler for top notch service. Where Ilmor may lack in years of marine experience I assure you they mack up for it in cutting edge technology.
Although the Ilmor drive maybe 2yrs behind the NXT it's closer to a #6 by comparison & will be offered as a retro fit replacing a bravo. Currently the NXT is only available as a package. I know there are OSO advertisers offering the NXT drive only but I've yet to see one mated to ANYTHING other than a Merc 700.
PS- be on the lookout for the Ilmor 1000!!!
I've driven an Ilmor 710 Skater & ridden in a Donzi 38 ZR w/ the Merc pkg. There's no doubt the Merc pkg is sweet, I opt for Ilmor b/c I dare to be different, know the Ilmor / Penske Racing reputation & am a stickler for top notch service. Where Ilmor may lack in years of marine experience I assure you they mack up for it in cutting edge technology.
Although the Ilmor drive maybe 2yrs behind the NXT it's closer to a #6 by comparison & will be offered as a retro fit replacing a bravo. Currently the NXT is only available as a package. I know there are OSO advertisers offering the NXT drive only but I've yet to see one mated to ANYTHING other than a Merc 700.
PS- be on the lookout for the Ilmor 1000!!!
And with the 1000 coming soon I'm sure the new drive will handle the power.
07-29-2008 | 01:38 AM
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Sounds so badass, pretty much like a Viper, such a mean unique sound, and in a boat that just sticks out among all the V8's.
08-19-2008 | 09:59 PM
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I hear Ilmor has an Issue with........
Their water pumps not pumping enough at idle and prolonged idling (like idling through a marina in gear for a half an hour out of a marina)
I also hear they know this, and Im curious why I haven't heard about it from anyone in any thread yet.
One very easy fix is supposedly to replace their pump with a Merc unit. (even better as its probably easier to find)
Not sure if its the impeller or the housing is the issue....
BE nice to hear what the real deal is before I take delivery of the new ride.
Ilmor dude?
Uncle Dave
Laveycraft 2750 Ilmor 710
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I also hear they know this, and Im curious why I haven't heard about it from anyone in any thread yet.
One very easy fix is supposedly to replace their pump with a Merc unit. (even better as its probably easier to find)
Not sure if its the impeller or the housing is the issue....
BE nice to hear what the real deal is before I take delivery of the new ride.
Ilmor dude?
Uncle Dave
Laveycraft 2750 Ilmor 710
Laveycraft 20.8 Sebring 406 SB
Fleetwod nitrous toy hauler
Yamaha raptor 700/Kawi KFX 450
Nissan Titan
08-20-2008 | 11:18 PM
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No, the only one I have spoken to about this is Jeff and my thread.
On the order "sheet" I requested a second complete sea pump housing and impeller, as a spare when traveling to remote places that may not have an ilmor dealership (its those places things always fail) and I was told about a mod.
Call might have come from Lavey about my rig as I did check Ilmor 710 on the order sheet. Still getting over sticker shock, but am told it was an awesome choice.
Jeff and Chris seem comfortable with the "fix".
I was curious if others had performed this mod or had a problem.
Uncle Dave
Laveycraft 2750 Ilmor 710
Laveycraft 20.8 Sebring 406 SB
Fleetwod nitrous toy hauler
Yamaha raptor 700/Kawi KFX 450
Nissan Titan
On the order "sheet" I requested a second complete sea pump housing and impeller, as a spare when traveling to remote places that may not have an ilmor dealership (its those places things always fail) and I was told about a mod.
Call might have come from Lavey about my rig as I did check Ilmor 710 on the order sheet. Still getting over sticker shock, but am told it was an awesome choice.
Jeff and Chris seem comfortable with the "fix".
I was curious if others had performed this mod or had a problem.
Uncle Dave
Laveycraft 2750 Ilmor 710
Laveycraft 20.8 Sebring 406 SB
Fleetwod nitrous toy hauler
Yamaha raptor 700/Kawi KFX 450
Nissan Titan
08-21-2008 | 08:25 PM
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Not really no! Only coming in and out of the nautical in basically idling at a regatta 2 yrs ago. It sgoing to be a new experience for me.
Quent seems to be ecstatic.- and similarly experienced to myself. so thats a check.
All 3 Camire brothers hailed its *****en-ness.
(For the uninitiated these are 3 highly experienced men who I have respect for that also happen to be great guys- a rarity in this world) .... Although the teague 800 was also a revered package touted as incredibly powerful everywhere and doesn't break- Im worried a bit about remorse and the other 100 ponies I gave up. (Ilmors closed cooling won over 100 ponies here) buuuut- there's what Ive lived thrown in....A lifetime of rebuilding blower motors of ALL types has soured me.
I was never happy until I spent nearly double the money to get the same ponies with really high end parts matched well. I prefer non blown ponys to all that air pushing BS.
About 6-7 weeks if I can keep the extras list from growing into another sheet of paper.
Uncle Dave
Laveycraft 2750 Ilmor 710
Laveycraft 20.8 Sebring 406 SB
Fleetwod nitrous toy hauler
Yamaha raptor 700/Kawi KFX 450
Nissan Titan
Quent seems to be ecstatic.- and similarly experienced to myself. so thats a check.
All 3 Camire brothers hailed its *****en-ness.
(For the uninitiated these are 3 highly experienced men who I have respect for that also happen to be great guys- a rarity in this world) .... Although the teague 800 was also a revered package touted as incredibly powerful everywhere and doesn't break- Im worried a bit about remorse and the other 100 ponies I gave up. (Ilmors closed cooling won over 100 ponies here) buuuut- there's what Ive lived thrown in....A lifetime of rebuilding blower motors of ALL types has soured me.
I was never happy until I spent nearly double the money to get the same ponies with really high end parts matched well. I prefer non blown ponys to all that air pushing BS.
About 6-7 weeks if I can keep the extras list from growing into another sheet of paper.
Uncle Dave
Laveycraft 2750 Ilmor 710
Laveycraft 20.8 Sebring 406 SB
Fleetwod nitrous toy hauler
Yamaha raptor 700/Kawi KFX 450
Nissan Titan
08-21-2008 | 09:14 PM
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http://media.putfile.com/32-Skater-wIlmor-550s--115MPH
These are the old spec 550's but still a sweet vid. The 710 revs higher also......
These are the old spec 550's but still a sweet vid. The 710 revs higher also......
