Considering a pair a 725+ Zul Engines - Feedback appreciated
 

Would anyone care to provide some feedback on how their Zul engines have held up? Are you happy with how they have performed?

I have a set of 525 efi's ready to go in a 38 Fountain but I am beginning to think that a set of 700+ hp engines would be a whole lot more fun. Other than the obvious drives issues, are the Zuls pretty reliable? Trouble free?

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i am sure a couple of guys on here will chime in.... onesickgladiator, twinstepgun come to mind first... zul's are great motors........

JC, this is your que.... :D

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a very wise man once told me, marine engine and reliable are two words that do not belong in the same sentence.... im a big fan of richie zul and would not hesitate to use one of his mills in my rig. im sure the zul boys will help you out a little better...

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i thought jc would be on the scene already... he starting to disappoint me...

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give rich a call,im sure you know hes one of the best,you might want to talk to jeff..JC also......BILLY

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How can i help you?Ill answer what you want to know.

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33 minutes.....man that is embarassing.... :(

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Sorry had to work late.Assembling alot of stuff.

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your starting to slip jc, you are no longer one of the cool guys.....

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Cant be indepently wealthy like you and Sean H[with his Modena] :D Gotta work sometimes. :evilb:

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would you stop being so over dramatic.... your starting to remind me of cuda....

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building more motors for the dumpsters?

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i think JC has been taking fiber pills.... :D

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Alright,Mr wonderful, Ill go back to my dick self.Zul was looking at the thread. :evilb: :evilb: :D :D

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:evilb:

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since i said a nice thing about him, will he hook me up??? bill mitchel is starting to piss me off....

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nice of you to show up JC :rolleyes:











:D :D :D

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He pisses everyone off!!! :D

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I was out before :drink: :evilb:

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I had a nice conversation with Mr. Zul himself the other day. I was just looking for some feedback from OSO'rs who have the engines in their boats. If one wants to go with non-Merc power then they seem like a pretty good way to go.

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The Cigarette crew on here should help you with anything.I would probably be biased in what i tell you.

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I had a pair of Zul 700,s and they were phenominal.Put 200 hours on them with never any trouble.Always fired right up,ran perfect,and required no maintenance other than oil changes and tune-ups.They were great!!

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Marginmn
Zul Engines are buy far the best engines I ever had in a boat.
I think that they are the most reliable & trouble free engines out there.
Great around the dock.



Here is a pic of Zul's engines
They make ???+ HP :D
Check your PM box


Rick OSG

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Man that's beautiful Rick - errr Sick :)

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Here are some in Zul's shop


Rick OSG

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Hardin Marine, It will be a Keith Eikert design.

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I have Zul 750's in my boat (out of control, Lipship August 2003 Powerboat) and they are very predictable. More importantly my mechanic is able to get Richie on the phone everytime we have a question or inquiry of why did he do something particulary differnt in assembly. They do run a bit fat on the bottom to make them idle better.

One thing I would also mention is when I went from HP500 power to 750's I had to relearn how to drive again. 750's have lots of torque and you really have to be perfect with the throttles. There is no forgiveness like stock power. You miss a rev once or twice with 750's and you just twisted a gear. I yearn for the days of blissfull ignorance with stock power but I could never go back now. Good luck once you have bigger power you won't want to go back and that's costly. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Kevin

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Be nice to me and i will tell you how. :D

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Thanks for the input guys.

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I was just about to say look up Kevin Schulte, but he posted above already. Also, TwinStepGun has a pair of 725 Zuls I believe.

I can tell you that Kevin's motors are some of the most radical NA motors I have ever seen and heard. When Phil first fired them up, the boat was on the trailer under the overhang at his shop. All those big cubes literally rattled the entire building. Pics:

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I have a friend/customer w/ a 38 Cig w/ 750's. The boat runs awesome. 102-103 w/ no blowers and he loves them.

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Kevins boat is f*ckin' bad a$$!! Easily one of my top three favorite cigs of all, if not my favorite. Those 750's he has sound like drag motors. The boat and whole package is simply awe inspiring! I've never heard anything like those tunnel rammed 750's and they scoot his boat right along :D It's been rumored to be the fastest naturally asperated TS gun ever built. SICK!!!! If you have any questions you should definately call him. OK, enough stroking Kevin....Kevin get back to work you putz!! :drink:

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Man, I know Marti and I have to get over to your lake now. Gotta see that 38 running with Zul power.

Sounds like you are going to rig one nice Fountian

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Just another New York--------Top of the heap A#one thing :evilb:

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Kevin

what sort of torque are thoses 750's putting out? Naturally aspirated?

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Hey Kevin,

What drives are you running? I am considering Teague's which I hear are a bit beefier than the standar XR's.

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Speaking of drives..... and 750 HP.... :cool:

What's best Bravo style option without moving the engines?

Max Machine
IMCO
Konrad
Teague Platinum

I've heard you just have to go through the drives every 50 - 100 hours.

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I am running XR's ITS with IMCO lowers. I have not had any experience with the other brands mentioned. I do have my drives gone through every 100 hours or so. This is the combination that Lipship set up.

I don't know the answer to your torque question -that's a mechanic question.
I know just enough to be dangerous!!!

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Now ... what Bravo style drives are going to hold up best to this power? :eek:

Max Machine
IMCO
Teague Patinum
Konrad
.....

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I got a pair of new 750hp Sterling with no hours ,Complate motors, Just drop in, (Fire sale) ,Great price.


Mike
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