"G'day fellas, This is my
"G'day fellas, This is my first post and I'd like to say that you guys make this a great informative site.
Iam in OZ and have a 3.0lt 95 mercruiser in a 19.5 deep v boat with 510hrs.
We have done a fair bit of maintenence on the old girl, but I have been fishing around for different re-power options.
I came across the GM Marine web site and among the other Base marine line up that I know mercruiser use, I noticed a new 2.4lt DOHC 4cl with variable valve timing. It is also currently used in some of their cars.
It looks like it pumps out about 175hp -( no doubt at the motor not prop) and with very similar tourque to the 3.0lt, The length dimensions are really close to that of the 3.0lt
There is also a company in New Zealand that already offer this motor with a 'marinising kit' wich looks to be every thing except for a flame arrestor. - Thing is they were semi-race engines and produce around 195hp.- I'd like a bit more than 135hp, but I want continous, reliable power.
Without starting a car motor in boat dispute ( I fully understand the resasons for that ) I have a few questions
1. Does any one Know any =thing about this motor?
2. As it is V.V.Timing, would that eliminate the need for marine cams if it's not already equipped?
3. If I did throw one in the boat and had say 160-170 prop hp , Should I expect a decent increase in cruising speed ( 10mph)??
I know it's a bit off the normal posts, but the kind of input I see on this site could rally help.
Dave."
"G'day fellas, This is my first post and I'd like to say that you guys make this a great informative site.
Iam in OZ and have a 3.0lt 95 mercruiser in a 19.5 deep v boat with 510hrs.
We have done a fair bit of maintenence on the old girl, but I have been fishing around for different re-power options.
I came across the GM Marine web site and among the other Base marine line up that I know mercruiser use, I noticed a new 2.4lt DOHC 4cl with variable valve timing. It is also currently used in some of their cars.
It looks like it pumps out about 175hp -( no doubt at the motor not prop) and with very similar tourque to the 3.0lt, The length dimensions are really close to that of the 3.0lt
There is also a company in New Zealand that already offer this motor with a 'marinising kit' wich looks to be every thing except for a flame arrestor. - Thing is they were semi-race engines and produce around 195hp.- I'd like a bit more than 135hp, but I want continous, reliable power.
Without starting a car motor in boat dispute ( I fully understand the resasons for that ) I have a few questions
1. Does any one Know any =thing about this motor?
2. As it is V.V.Timing, would that eliminate the need for marine cams if it's not already equipped?
3. If I did throw one in the boat and had say 160-170 prop hp , Should I expect a decent increase in cruising speed ( 10mph)??
I know it's a bit off the normal posts, but the kind of input I see on this site could rally help.
Dave."