if 1 and 2 were in the 32 skater that big thunder did, then they were rebuilt (locally not ilmor) in '06 i think... threw a rod i believe.

http://media.putfile.com/32-Skater-wIlmor-550s--115MPH


I think this is 1 and 2..........

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!!!:party-smiley-004:

:party-smiley-004:.................haha

ID,

You and I might as well just switch jobs / careers as much as we are in each others business! LOL!

You be right, as im not 100% sure what the status of that package is. I know we have MANY engines in service with zero issues.

I'd love too!! but my girl, probly not so much......She's down to move to NC if I choose too........so she says

To much speculation on this thread, still waiting to see who has over 200 hours with out a rebuild....and the drive issue to say that it will be more in comparision to a #6, vs the NXT, where is the data to support this as well..Thank You. Jeff

Jassman,

No data is available to the public on something that hasn't been officially announced or released. Those of us that are close to Ilmor & the development of the drive are in the know & are simply sharing the intel w/ you.

I have no personal gain in the release of the drive so why would I lie?? You could always call yourself & ask!

200 hrs might be a stretch for the 710's that have barely been out over a year. I'm sure there are 550's or 625's as i have 118 on mine in 1 1/2 short boating seasons.

118 hours is great..my point is what was mentioned in a earlier post...As much as we all or some of us like these motors, you guys should not be quoting 500 hours between builds, thats all. I like these motors but like everything time will tell. The Ilmor service center in our area is a joke..Ive had previos dealings with them and it amazes me how they became a dealer..Good luck with these motors..Keep us informed. Thanks jeff

No one has mentioned it so I will. I heard that the Ilmors are not good for heavy v bottoms. Something to do with the torque?????????? Anyone know if it is true. Also on a side note of the Merc 700sci I was told 250-300top end and 450+ on the bottom.

I believe there is as much data to support Ilmor as there is to support the Merc 700 and NXT package. I do know of several merc issues with the 700 and some issues with their drives. I however am not aware of any issues with the 700 Ilmors. Naturally their drive is only in testing so there really is no data available for those. I know of some NXT transmiison problems, some broken prop shafts and I also know Merc has handled most of these problems. I will still put my money on Ilmor.

Whats the service center?? I'd like to know. Thanks Jass

The only thing I've heard on this is falls more on the drive side of things..... The motor does make quite a bit of low end torque and cant put a load on the drive.... But that's true of a lot of BBC packages too.

Thanks for all the great info on this thread we are going to put twin 710's in the first 32' next month so this is a great post to sit and read.

Sounds like it'll be a BAD ASS 32....

I think I need to chat with you about a small business my wife is working on.... Involves your type of products. Cool to IM you my contact info?

Sure and thanks I just pm ya some info.

Yeah we at first were going to go twin 525's just to get it on the water but got set up with the 710's. This thread is great to see what kind of things we need to watch and what we can look to get speed wise. This boat is just plane sick the true loa on it is 34 with a 123" beam so should finally see a more east coast style boat coming from a west coast builder. The 710's we hope will be the ticket but we do have alot of guys still looking at teague 900's

Louisiana

TMP Racing / Extreme Marine
Steven
3755 Pontchartrain Dr .
Sidell , LA.70458
985-649-9888

I assure you, you won't be disappointed!

Sweet, what color ya gonna go with? Also, as the new 32' will see many mag pages im sure, I suggest the color-matched heat exchangers. You wont be disappointed.

Ran the boat.................. Bought the boat.

That 710 is a bad A$$ piece.

Hell yea!! Congrats man, nice boat.

Not the biggest in the barn, but that sh!t runs like it was shot out of a cannon.

So i've heard about them Nordics........... Post some pics man!!

Still got that 50mph speed up there? I got booted off of Pend'oreille!

The only pictures I have I had to take with a disposable....

Other then that, the Power Boat feature is the only other pictures floating around.

Pictures soon.

50 is it............. The beauty of it, it's only like a $30 ticket no matter how fast your going. Had a buddy get pulled over last year doing 135......... $30.

It is pretty gay though.... Most people looking to run upwards of a 100 are part of the "standard tool box". There more often then not seasoned to say the least.

Congratulations on your purchase. You will very pleased with the 710's and will like the fuel economy with the rising fuel cost

I hope so......... Was running the H.O. before this and the fuel sitution wasn't bad but the boat was underpowered.
Always felt like I had to run it hard to get decent speed = bad fuel economy ...... Now there's plenty of reserve.

I love mine!

Hey speed, what setup you have??

I think the 710 is a better value because it's a non-supercharged motor. With today's gas prices that's more than enough reason to buy it.

And with the 1000 coming soon I'm sure the new drive will handle the power.

:evilb::evilb::evilb:

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.

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
Laveycraft 20.8 Sebring 406 SB
Fleetwod nitrous toy hauler
Yamaha raptor 700/Kawi KFX 450
Nissan Titan

Didnt you call and talk to someone at the shop? I thought I heard about a Lavey boat today. We'll take care of it, if there is a problem, like we always do.

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

You'll love it man!! You have heard them before right?? Also, look at Southocg, he was up in the air about the V10, until he ran the boat. When she gonna be ready?

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

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......

sweet.
 

Very sweet sound. Thanks for posting.

Uncle Dave

Laveycraft 2750 Ilmor 710
Laveycraft 20.8 Sebring 406 SB
Fleetwod nitrous toy hauler
Yamaha raptor 700/Kawi KFX 450
Nissan Titan