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Go fast guys are complaining that they could reach their terminal velocity if they could get the e-tec to turn some more RPM.. Monty being the main man that has taken the e-tec to the next level. (see 130 MPH STV on the Suwannee) I like that they are trying to develop something NEW.. Because they keep new products coming to market they will eventually make something I need.. Remember it cost dollars cubed to develop and test new product, I will give them chops for that... |
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G2 styling reminds me of the Chrysler outboards. 1970's Retro!
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I found a store full of the new powerheads!
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While beauty is in the eye of the beerholder, I suspect that a lot of folks will get used to the looks after they experience the mid-range omph of the new motors! (The propshaft HP/torque measurements from a calibrated eddy current dyno below speak volumes!)
Frankly I think the BRP guys deserve a lot of credit for having the balls to challenge and completely rethink the entire outboard design concept AND for the commitment to spend serious $ for a totally new clean sheet design, including ALL NEW production tooling! I'm sure their beancounters would have been much more comfortable sticking with minor refinements to what are already proven and very competitive designs. Those removable panels will also provide much quicker and easier access to key engine components than the conventional bucket-style engine cover with a 2-piece lower shroud, so while I also prefer the looks of the current motors, I can see some advantages to the new design.
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I stand amazed, GFS your right as they would have us thinking. Interesting prop shaft torque huh? I'll buy that for a dollar. I think Dave Bush has placed the e-tec on the dyno and they are impressive, but not 600 lb/ft of torque impressive.. They are tractors from the looks of those numbers, midrange is what moves a boat from a standstill. I'd have one if the price was right. Beerholder here.. LOL!
As a staunch Merc Man I take note of the Big Three spanking Mercury on the numbers. Amazing that it doesn't translate on the water tho. HE HE HE!! |
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Very interesting graph! especially at the very low end, where torque is critical (planing slow in the slop). I'd like to see how that compares with a 5.7 V8 I/O.
And yeah, they are ugly as home made sin, but performance cures a multitude of sins. |
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I`d like to see a cut away of the exhaust and the rave valve. I understand it is a gate valve which expands/ opens the exhaust as rpms climb. Note the first funny bump in torque. It looks like they let me design the graph format re numbers. So if the lower is 1.85, it looks like 570 ft lbs at 3,170. 600 ft lbs at 3,900 if I guessed well on my homework assignment. Right where you need it! Also note it holds 270 hp to 6k rpm. Now you know why I chose yellow for the Merc curves... |
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Buy the time I got it the Chrysler motor was shot so we hung a 115 looper on it. Loved it as a 14. Year old kid. Fast too.
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