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    #21
    More parts to break, heavier I don't see any advantage to a V8 today to make 250hp.

    Don't need a V8 to make 250 hp other than more mass torque might be the only advantage but the weight would wash that.

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    #22
    Any speculation on when now if at all this year.........I’m sad was hoping the bugs get worked out so I can get one next year!

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    I've learned not to count the cowlings before they're "hatched"... so I'm saying that I'm not saying anything.


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    really expected a new platform to drop at the classic
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    Is it just me but does releasing a new engine line up to 225 hp but not a 250 seem to be a real miss? Like Mercury thought, well nobody uses 250s so we’ll just ignore that.
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    #26
    Quote Originally Posted by 12many View Post
    really expected a new platform to drop at the classic
    Me too, What is the next big event to show the 250? Its gotta exist.

    Maybe they need to get rid of some power heads and lowers before they release a new 250 model.
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    Heard it's a V8 250.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TritonJT View Post
    Heard it's a V8 250.
    Why though? Could they not figure out how to make enough torque to compete with the sho on a 6 cylinder platform?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wackyjig View Post
    Why though? Could they not figure out how to make enough torque to compete with the sho on a 6 cylinder platform?
    Guess they figure if they have a V6 225 that weighs 40lbs less than an Opti, they could stack two more cylinders on top, and still match the weight of the Opti. There is no replacement for displacement.

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    #31
    My GUESS is it’ll be a V8 250 and 300 lineup that’ll rival or better other 250/300 motor weights. The 250 will run on regular gas, not premium. The 300 will take premium or 89 and be lighter than any other 300 fourstroke out there. Maybe even a 350 in the lineup that runs on premium if the 300 runs on 89.

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    #32
    They should be building a 250+ engine with at least 4.8L displacement to compete with other offerings AND to last a long time w/o breaking. IMO.

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    #33
    I heard it’s gonna be a 2 bank radial.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wackyjig View Post
    Why though? Could they not figure out how to make enough torque to compete with the sho on a 6 cylinder platform?
    Merc obviously has it together shedding weight. Other than the 150 and 175 these new engines have been lighter then the optis they replaced. Im sure they have no problem getting the power out of a v6 but if it is a v8 im sure there is a reason. And plus think of how muh more torque it will have over a v6. Holeshot will be insane along with throttle response.
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    I’ve heard that the 3.0 L4 is capable of monster horsepower. Longer stroke inlines can make gobs of torque and still turn pretty high. Ferrari makes some small displacement v8’s that scream but they’re 180° or flat plane cranks. They scream but are pretty down on torque. I’m of the opinion that plenty of torque can be made with a direct injected vvt v6 especially if they use variable length intake runners.

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    #36
    Quote Originally Posted by jjtriton View Post
    I will be in Florida at Lake X Monday and Tuesday checking out the new 4/stroke mercs. I will let you guys know what I can find out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by swolt45 View Post
    I’ve heard that the 3.0 L4 is capable of monster horsepower. Longer stroke inlines can make gobs of torque and still turn pretty high. Ferrari makes some small displacement v8’s that scream but they’re 180° or flat plane cranks. They scream but are pretty down on torque. I’m of the opinion that plenty of torque can be made with a direct injected vvt v6 especially if they use variable length intake runners.
    When you are running a motor that could be asked to run at WOT for an hour or more, there is no replacement for displacement (or power adders).
    You can build an inline 4 3.0 that puts out 500hp, if you want to. It would last about 5 minutes running at WOT on the water.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nova Kaw 650 View Post
    When you are running a motor that could be asked to run at WOT for an hour or more, there is no replacement for displacement (or power adders).
    You can build an inline 4 3.0 that puts out 500hp, if you want to. It would last about 5 minutes running at WOT on the water.
    I for one would like a high revving 250/300 version of the new 4 stroke WITH a sportmaster. And some noise.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 21xTriton05 View Post
    Agreed but we aren’t talking about 500 hp. 3 liters is considered fairly large for a 4 cyl

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nova Kaw 650 View Post
    When you are running a motor that could be asked to run at WOT for an hour or more, there is no replacement for displacement (or power adders).
    You can build an inline 4 3.0 that puts out 500hp, if you want to. It would last about 5 minutes running at WOT on the water.
    Agreed but we aren’t talking about 500 hp. And 3 liters is fairly large for a 4 cylinder

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