1450hp N/A on pump gas
05-16-2018 | 05:18 PM
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05-17-2018 | 09:02 AM
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Other than to be different, which I'm totally cool with. WHY???? When you can get the same power from merc for the same price with "some" warranty. I would much rather have a FI engine of NA all day long. More efficient and you don't sacrifice rpms range to make other areas work.
05-17-2018 | 02:03 PM
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While I think they're pretty cool I do have to agree the size will be a big problem. I also have to say those are some pretty big numbers even with the CI. I'm not an engine guy but at 1.76 hp/ci can a guy expect them to have much of a life. My 572s are a decent build and making 780 but even that is only 1.36/ci. I would like to think for the money you would be able to get a few hrs out of them.
05-17-2018 | 06:39 PM
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Yes they are huge and clearly will not find their way into any twin engine V bottom other than some monster like a Magnum for example. But, and I know everyone will jump all over me here. I believe they are still cheaper than Mercury and make more power through a wider RPM range than Mercury. They are fuel injected and should be able to have a nice tune from idle to full throttle. Could be very interesting for some high end cat guys.
05-17-2018 | 06:56 PM
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I’d agree, everyone is all upset about $100k price tag yet the 1350s (with drive) are what? $220k. They’re a cool piece and some very high quality parts, basically a very detuned drag motor. I’d take one of these over a Merc 1350 for the coolness factor and I’m sure they sound amazing. But I’ll never have a spare $100k to drop on a motor (much less 2)...
