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Old 05-19-2015, 09:05 AM
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Default Mercury Racing Builds OptiMax Diesel Outboard
Just in, a very cool—and stealthy—project from Mercury Racing. http://speedonthewater.com/new-boats...iesel-outboard.
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Old 05-19-2015, 09:27 AM
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A diesel with spark plugs, I like it.
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Very cool, hope they make them in bigger HP models soon!
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One thing I thought of was emmission. Goverment doesnt have to follow emission like you and I do, and I cant see a 2-stroke diesel meeting emission very easily
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These guys are doing it better http://oxe-diesel.com
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article says ==> "runs on low-sulfur diesel fuel"

are these low-sulfur diesel fuels your run-of-the-mill diesel fuels found in gasoline stations?
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article says ==> "runs on low-sulfur diesel fuel"

are these low-sulfur diesel fuels your run-of-the-mill diesel fuels found in gasoline stations?
Yes, They are.
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2:1 gear case? I would think a diesel could pull 1:1
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How soon until we see a twin diesel outboard powered Skater or ?? Cat?? Twin 200's top speed 85 but gets 6 mpg at 75.
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How soon until we see a twin diesel outboard powered Skater or ?? Cat?? Twin 200's top speed 85 but gets 6 mpg at 75.
That would be tits
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