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Originally Posted by Skater30
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Everything I've heard is SCV8, 450HP is what we'll see at MIBS in February. I don't even care any more though, as I don't plan to sell my '18 400Rs with 22 hours on them to repower for an extra 50HP aside.
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Originally Posted by Caligula
(Post 4665400)
Merc was going to lose global mkt share if they didnt do away with the Opti’s, due to the ban on 2 strokes in larger to most of Europe. The V8’s will need many more miles to be put on them before you can expect a large increase in HP from this new platform. If you study the evolution of the I6 Verado, it took Merc over 10 years to get from the initial HP offering to where they are now. Expect at least that from the new V8’s before any major HP increases. The ROS I6 is reportedly running a sleeveless full cast block in the current displacement thats being offered for sale now. The bored out version is being tested in the Dubai region of the world. |
Originally Posted by BBB725
(Post 4665493)
Mercury has been testing the supercharged V-8 on the 45 Nortech CC this summer
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Originally Posted by Skater30
(Post 4665472)
Everything I've heard is SCV8, 450HP is what we'll see at MIBS in February. I don't even care any more though, as I don't plan to sell my '18 400Rs with 22 hours on them to repower for an extra 50HP aside.
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Originally Posted by iliveonanisland
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this post sounds like a cry for help. Dude 100 more hp. Who can’t use an extra hundred ponies out back smh. |
Originally Posted by noli
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How far can we stretch our imagination to apply these beautiful power plants on catamaran boats and yachts? MJM Yachts <-- click https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...53d93cd70b.jpg |
I’m wondering what mercs plan is to unseat seven marine as the big outboard Hp king |
I think it’s a different market. Price and weight are not even close. Have never seen th 7s on any fast cats |
Originally Posted by bmedfo1
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I think it’s a different market. Price and weight are not even close. Have never seen th 7s on any fast cats |
The 7Marine engines do not have a lower unit designed for speeds over 80 MPH. Also, 7Marine does not have a dealer network even close to Merc so parts and service would be a nightmare.
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Originally Posted by NWfreerider
(Post 4665766)
The 7Marine engines do not have a lower unit designed for speeds over 80 MPH. Also, 7Marine does not have a dealer network even close to Merc so parts and service would be a nightmare.
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Originally Posted by iliveonanisland
(Post 4665782)
didnt evinrude buy 7 marine They have the technology for a slipperier lower unit of bobs doesn’t have one. And parts and service won’t be a problem |
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Mercury Marine's grand opening of their 23,500 sq feet die cast factory addition https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...67e65a69c9.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...773e305375.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...5021b0f6cf.jpg |
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Hey Noli. I need to know the width of these 450 v8s. Can you find out?
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I'll get on it David. The optional external tie-bar bracket might increase overall width, we'll see please don't forget your friends when your 280's go up for sale :) . |
David, How many??? :food-smiley-007:
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Weighing my options right now, first need to know if I have the room for 4
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Originally Posted by da*****rcury
(Post 4705191)
Weighing my options right now, first need to know if I have the room for 4
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So who’s got 450s and what are you running? |
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Jim from NJ taken delivery of his Pilini cat will be powered by 450s |
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The latest Mercury Racing 300R Five‑Blade CNC Cleaver propellers are designed expressly to maximize the performance of 300hp outboards with very little slippage. can also be used on 300XS and 300X outboard motors https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...a24bba0f8d.jpg . |
Originally Posted by iliveonanisland
(Post 4665520)
too bad they didn’t give me a set I could have shown the world the difference between driving like you stole it and driving like that chit was given to me! |
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Two Doug Wright 32s with V8 power Photo Credit: Grants Signature Racing https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...53b7377ffc.png . |
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DCB's latest new model...The 37 DCB's true catamaran with no center pod in 37 foot flavor 20" midsection 450R https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...fe74b311a5.jpg . |
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Mercury Racing 360 Apex V8 naturally aspirated https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...56e036c018.png . |
No neutral or reverse! It uses a number IV lower
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Not exactly for outboards, MercuryMarine has come out with Bravo4 forward facing duo-prop "...elevates the art of crafting perfect wakes for wakesurfing, wakeboarding and other tow sports..." https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...e87f381327.jpg . |
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the exhaust looks like it's on the same plane as the prop-shaft . |
Originally Posted by iliveonanisland
(Post 4757389)
No neutral or reverse! It uses a number IV lower
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...also, the current F1 motors spin at 8,600 RPM, the V8 offering is 7,000 RPMs? https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...93be04d86b.png . |
New generation of green racing involves emissions.
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They have been turning faster lap times in testing then the 2.5s, run on pump fuel, and should last for a full race season without being torn down. Very impressive-
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