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Rev CAUTION!
Originally Posted by Pash 1
(Post 3685422)
I guessed that it would top out @ 6000RPM as that is the rev limited fitted
http://mercuryracing.com/sterndrives/hp600sci/specs.php |
Originally Posted by Pash 1
(Post 3685006)
Hi,
Can you help me out on this, I have a pair of Mercury Racing 600 SCI's producing 750BHP each what fuel consumption should I expect to get at full revs of say 6,000 rpm, The boat is a deep "V" and weighs in at 6000Kg thanks Martin |
I have a single 600 sci stage 2 whipple. I am very happy with it and have had it for two years. I guess I should say happy except for fuel consumption. I don't have a formula but here is a good one. Keep your wallet handy!
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Originally Posted by Griff
(Post 3686993)
Your HP divides by 12 will give you a good estimate. 750hp/12=62.5 gallons per hour at WOT. That is per engine.
Have heard of issues spinning stock valvetrain too high, so re-geared to keep just above the stock 5400 limit. The last 25 or so hp achieved by the extra rpm is not worth the loss in reliability. |
Originally Posted by FasterFaster
(Post 3686907)
Watch your valve train like a hawk! Mercury never intended these engines to run 6,000 rpm. If they're stock 600SCi heads, they were rated at 5,200 max. At 6,000 you will frequently replace rockers, springs and valves -- if you are lucky. Pistons, rods, cranks and cylinder blocks are likely, if your engine swallows a valve.
http://mercuryracing.com/sterndrives/hp600sci/specs.php |
Thanks Guys very Handy information...
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