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MarkDonzi

01-16-2009 02:17 PM

Merc 600SCI and 87 Octane

Hey Guys,

Merc's website and a recent article in Powerboat says you can now run 87 Octane in the MR 600SCI motors. Has anybody tried this yet? Any issues with smartcraft alarms?

Any info would be appreicated.

Mark

CB-BLR

01-16-2009 06:47 PM

I have run my 600sci on 87 a couple of times due to getting fuel on the lake..... no problems or noticable reduction in performance.

Chris

Young Performance

01-17-2009 01:08 AM

Yes you can.

Whipple Charged

01-17-2009 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkDonzi (Post 2779312)

Yes, from day 1, this engine could run on 87, thats how conservative it's setup. When you run 7.5:1 compression, 4.5psi of boost, intercooled, aluminum heads, you have a world of safety margin built in.

Dustin

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