What are the performance differences between these two motors apples to apples. I can get my hands on a v6 today or should I wait and order the pro xs? The motor is going on a 1999 triton TR 21.
What are the performance differences between these two motors apples to apples. I can get my hands on a v6 today or should I wait and order the pro xs? The motor is going on a 1999 triton TR 21.
torque will be better in the v8, and i would speculate the v8 just putzing along along at 239 is going to last longer than a v6 at 224 giving all it has. think race car high hp less life vs a street car has more hp available but dosnt have it unlocked
Mercury 250 proxs 2B115089
Not sure where you're getting those numbers from... but I would strongly recommend the ProXS V8 (it's higher Displacement will provide much better torque and performance).
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If you buy the V6, you'll regret not buying the V8 right away. There's no comparison. The V6 3.4 has a WORSE holeshot, & midrange than the 3 liter Optimax engines if that means anything. I've repowered several boats from an opti to the 3.4 and noone was impressed from the performance they lost.
Not to hijack but what's the best use case for the V6 225? A big honking pontoon or maybe a multi-engine salt water boat?
Bruce
2019 20 TRX Patriot
Mercury 250 ProXS Fourstroke
HDS 12 Live - Console
HDS 9 Live - Bow
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Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 47 years (learn something new every day).
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Do you mean I should have started a new thread or posted under a prop related thread? I don’t have an engine serial number as the boat is being built and don’t have an engine assigned yet.Just trying to get advice on prop since dealer is including one of my choice. What do you think about the size?
Probably a good starting point.
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Thank you.Will let you know how it turned out around April when I get the boat.Merry Christmas to all.