Mercury Racing Unveils 540 Engine
02-14-2014 | 03:55 PM
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02-14-2014 | 07:34 PM
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For affordable LS marine power I would call mast motorsports. They had a motor they were going to build for the marine market but i think due to low interest they never sold any. It was 6.8 liters and AL block. 600hp and 600lbs I'm sure they would build a set for someone.
02-14-2014 | 11:58 PM
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I like Ilmor technology, but the prices for marine engines are still high. I know I'm beating that poor horse but the Ford 5.0-based engine with Ti-VCT is very impressive for the money. The heads are amazing, the cam timing opens up all kinds of options that will give an NA a flat torque curve. No GM based engine at 5 liter makes this kind of power. Someday, hopefully, I find a project boat and buy one of these to prove the combo.
All aluminum, NA 500hp + at only 14k
http://www.fordracingpartsdirect.com...6007-a50xs.htm
Coyote, All aluminum, supercharger ready, 8K
http://www.fordracingpartsdirect.com...6007-a50sc.htm
All aluminum, NA 500hp + at only 14k
http://www.fordracingpartsdirect.com...6007-a50xs.htm
Coyote, All aluminum, supercharger ready, 8K
http://www.fordracingpartsdirect.com...6007-a50sc.htm
02-15-2014 | 12:12 AM
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I like Ilmor technology, but the prices for marine engines are still high. I know I'm beating that poor horse but the Ford 5.0-based engine with Ti-VCT is very impressive for the money. The heads are amazing, the cam timing opens up all kinds of options that will give an NA a flat torque curve. No GM based engine at 5 liter makes this kind of power. Someday, hopefully, I find a project boat and buy one of these to prove the combo.
All aluminum, NA 500hp + at only 14k
http://www.fordracingpartsdirect.com...6007-a50xs.htm
Coyote, All aluminum, supercharger ready, 8K
http://www.fordracingpartsdirect.com...6007-a50sc.htm
All aluminum, NA 500hp + at only 14k
http://www.fordracingpartsdirect.com...6007-a50xs.htm
Coyote, All aluminum, supercharger ready, 8K
http://www.fordracingpartsdirect.com...6007-a50sc.htm
02-15-2014 | 12:22 AM
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Here is some history for ya.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/g...ml#post1371715
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/c...gladiator.html
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/g...ml#post1371715
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/c...gladiator.html
02-15-2014 | 10:43 AM
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02-15-2014 | 11:19 AM
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03-05-2014 | 09:32 AM
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Yes, they have 15 new engine offerings in the last two years. Its time for a Bravo replacement. They need something between the XR and NXT that doesnt require a tranny. Would probably be popular!
My vote the "Bravo XRT" with 5 inch gears. God forbid you make it bolt to a standard helmet and gimble - oh my! Oh lordy help us!
So close yet so far away!
My vote the "Bravo XRT" with 5 inch gears. God forbid you make it bolt to a standard helmet and gimble - oh my! Oh lordy help us!
So close yet so far away!
03-05-2014 | 12:49 PM
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The 540 is nothing more than a 520 with a bling pkg (that costs a lot) headers over manifolds, ecu work, different stickers and if I remember right valve covers. Our boat at Miami had 520's in it. What no one has mentioned is the fact that the 520 has a 2 yr warranty, the 540 (with the headers) only carries a 1 yr.
