No more Ilmor V-10s?

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

03-31-2015 | 12:28 PM

#21

4mulafastech

Registered

Joined: Apr 2005

Posts: 1,442

Likes: 19

From: Washington, MO

Quote:

Originally Posted by exocet

Thank you for your interest in Ilmor. Regarding our V10’s and Indy Drives, we are limiting new production for the time being, but are still offering full service and parts support for product in the operation. We will be focusing heavily on our MV8 engine line where there is more growth opportunity for us under current market conditions.

Regards,

Melanie Ricketts
Sales & Service Coordinator
Ilmor Engineering, Inc.
43939 Plymouth Oaks Blvd.
Plymouth, MI 48170
T: 734.456.3600 | F: 734.456.3699
www.ilmor.com

Does anyone know if this includes developing a high performance stern drive that matches up to the MV8-570? (not twin prop...)
The MV8-570 calls for 91 octane minimum. Would like to see a slightly lower HP version that can safely run on 89 octane.
Maybe a MV8-530(?)

03-31-2015 | 12:32 PM

#22

NASCAT

Registered

Joined: Aug 2003

Posts: 2,975

Likes: 12

From: Charlotte, NC

Quote:

Originally Posted by BUP

Have to ask and wondering a first post from OP and its about Ilmor not selling the V-10 anymore. Wonder if it is 100% legit. Just asking.

It's legit & was posted in another thread w/ a ILMOR Formula by ILMOR's sales & marketing rep.

03-31-2015 | 12:34 PM

#23

NASCAT

Registered

Joined: Aug 2003

Posts: 2,975

Likes: 12

From: Charlotte, NC

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4mulafastech

They had been working on that for a few years w/ a 3rd party & I think the 3rd party let them down so I believe the Yanmar is the solution to all the V-8 stuff other than the 570 of which I don't believe there are many in circulation by comparison to their other V-8 offerings.

03-31-2015 | 12:35 PM

#24

NASCAT

Registered

Joined: Aug 2003

Posts: 2,975

Likes: 12

From: Charlotte, NC

Quote:

Originally Posted by BUP

Thanks, Ian told me in person that he was retiring I think in June of this year. A younger guy was taking over in his place. Wonder if the this news had anything to do him retiring and hopefully all the employees will still have jobs. A lot of those guys and Jessica are very good people.

Nope!

03-31-2015 | 12:55 PM

#25

4mulafastech

Registered

Joined: Apr 2005

Posts: 1,442

Likes: 19

From: Washington, MO

Quote:

Originally Posted by NASCAT

Thanks, that's what I was afraid of. Really wish that 570 platform would take off. I have a go-fast, not ski-boat or cruiser...

One other comment. The 91 octane requirement probably isn't helping the sales growth of the 570.

Last edited by 4mulafastech; 03-31-2015 at 01:10 PM. Reason: Added to it

03-31-2015 | 01:56 PM

#26

NASCAT

Registered

Joined: Aug 2003

Posts: 2,975

Likes: 12

From: Charlotte, NC

I tried to get Formula to build me a 310FX5 w/ a pr of 570's & they said NO GO too fast for their liking, so that's when I was more involved w/ what was going on w/ their own drive development.

03-31-2015 | 07:43 PM

#27

Tom A.

Platinum Member

Joined: Nov 2002

Posts: 4,288

Likes: 87

From: New Jersey

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marginmn

I'm beginning to wonder if boats are as good an investment as I was led to believe?

I don't know Bob, you buy a ZRC..... Donzi stops building them. You put Ilmors in it.... they stop making them.

Please don't put any pretty women or Jack Daniels in your boat!.......

03-31-2015 | 10:36 PM

#28

Marginmn

Registered

Joined: Dec 2001

Posts: 3,922

Likes: 393

From: Indianapolis, Lake Cumberland

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom A.

I don't know Bob, you buy a ZRC..... Donzi stops building them. You put Ilmors in it.... they stop making them.

Please don't put any pretty women or Jack Daniels in your boat!.......

Deal Tom, but it might be too late for Arneson.

04-01-2015 | 09:21 AM

#29

39 Unlimited

Registered

Joined: Sep 2001

Posts: 1,751

Likes: 11

From: Cincinnati Ohio

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom A.

I don't know Bob, you buy a ZRC..... Donzi stops building them. You put Ilmors in it.... they stop making them.

Please don't put any pretty women or Jack Daniels in your boat!.......

This is hilarious!