Results 1 to 9 of 9
  1. 10-07-2018, 09:02 PM #1
    Bruce2
    Bruce2 is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2015
    Location
    Aurora Missouri
    Posts
    2,764

    1995 200 xri questions

    I have a 1995 200 xri....OG130941...

    Have been told since the block stamping is FF that it is a de tuned promax....what say you all...
    Bruce Phillips
    1995 190 DC champion ......1995 200 xri merc
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. EuropeanAM
    EuropeanAM is offline
    Mercury 3L/4 Stroke/Verado Moderator EuropeanAM's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Greenville, SC (US)
    Posts
    95,253
    #2 10-09-2018, 12:44 PM
    That would be a good question for Jay Smith...


    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).
    Mercury Parts, Mercury Outboards, Smartcraft & Accessories, Injector Service, TDR Reeds- BBC Sponsor
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 123trentm
    123trentm is offline
    Member 123trentm's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2009
    Location
    Bedford, PA
    Posts
    276
    #3 10-15-2018, 10:22 AM
    porting is similar, but not the the same. promax is also a 7 petal front.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. Have rod will travel
    Have rod will travel is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2014
    Location
    IL
    Posts
    940
    #4 10-15-2018, 04:55 PM
    My motor is a 1996, XR6 150hp. I have been told that it is a detuned 200. I always figured if it needed major work, I would take it to a speed shop to rebuild it and have the other parts put in. But so far I have not needed to have it rebuilt , so it stands at 150.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. Bassnailer
    Bassnailer is offline
    Member Bassnailer's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2015
    Location
    Jackson, Missouri
    Posts
    459
    #5 10-16-2018, 04:38 PM
    Not to high jack a post or anything, but where is the "FF" stamping located? I've been curios about this topic for some time as well.
    1994 Stratos 201 Pro XL ​ 2004 Mercury 200 EFI
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. Bruce2
    Bruce2 is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2015
    Location
    Aurora Missouri
    Posts
    2,764
    #6 10-16-2018, 05:26 PM
    Throttle linkage side of block..

    Attached Images Attached Images
    Bruce Phillips
    1995 190 DC champion ......1995 200 xri merc
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. Matt Wayne
    Matt Wayne is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    Wilkesboro, NC
    Posts
    865
    #7 10-17-2018, 08:38 AM
    The ff block has the same sleeves/porting and exhaust chest as a 225 promax. However the exhaust dump at the bottom of the block is smaller and the rod slots are also smaller. You can not make it into a 225 promax with out some machine work and changing out the front half for a 7 peddle front. But they do respond really well to a few upgrades.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. Bruce2
    Bruce2 is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2015
    Location
    Aurora Missouri
    Posts
    2,764
    #8 10-17-2018, 10:10 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Matt Wayne View Post
    The ff block has the same sleeves/porting and exhaust chest as a 225 promax. However the exhaust dump at the bottom of the block is smaller and the rod slots are also smaller. You can not make it into a 225 promax with out some machine work and changing out the front half for a 7 peddle front. But they do respond really well to a few upgrades.
    Thanks for explanation...
    Bruce Phillips
    1995 190 DC champion ......1995 200 xri merc
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. EuropeanAM
    EuropeanAM is offline
    Mercury 3L/4 Stroke/Verado Moderator EuropeanAM's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Greenville, SC (US)
    Posts
    95,253
    #9 10-17-2018, 04:39 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Have rod will travel View Post
    My motor is a 1996, XR6 150hp. I have been told that it is a detuned 200. I always figured if it needed major work, I would take it to a speed shop to rebuild it and have the other parts put in. But so far I have not needed to have it rebuilt , so it stands at 150.
    That would simply be a 150. Entirely different porting.


    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).
    Mercury Parts, Mercury Outboards, Smartcraft & Accessories, Injector Service, TDR Reeds- BBC Sponsor
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »