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However the NEW version of this longblock engine is available only for 1987 and up big block Marine Engines. Maybe someone else can back this up.
I already know that the Volvo penta outdrives are supposedly built better than mercruisers but i dont know a thing about mercruiser stuff where as i own an old volvo 275 so i have some experience with it.
Difference between volvo penta and mercruiser. If you are unsure which manufacturer to choose for your own vessel you have come to the right place for an inclusive comparison of MerCruiser and Volvo. It should first be noted that MerCruiser has a larger and more comprehensive engine lineup the smallest featuring 30 litres and 135 horsepower the largest featuring 82 litres and either 380 or 430 horsepower. When it comes to comparing the Mercury MerCruiser to Volvo Penta there isnt a clear front-runner for fuel efficiency instead it depends on the specific sterndrive engine you choose.
Difference between the volvo penta 57 and the mercruiser 57 Only the bolt on accessories. The long block is GM specifically built marine long blocks. Whichever one was maintained better.
Most say its easier to work on impeller is mounted on engine cone cluth. Parts and mechanics are harder to find and usually cost more. Parts and mechanics are easily found and cheaper aftermarket drives from other companies.
Unique perks claimed by Merc include a trim limiter switch and a lube monitor with warning alarm. MerCruiser also has a larger dealerservice network and parts tend to be less expensive. The biggest advantage the MerCruiser Bravo III can point to however is the ability to couple with gasoline engines all the way up to 525-hp.
The Mercruiser is and Italian based industrial and automotive unit made by VM they are ok but not as good as the volvo though more popular in the us massive range of engines all british builders have fitted them over the years offered as options to volvo the d tronic engine is the 220 42 litre unit with electronic management fuel system. Jump to Latest Follow. We have been a dealer of both volvo penta and mercruiser for years and 95 of what we sell is volvo penta now.
If we have 5 warranty issues a season on all the volvos we sell its a lot but just about every merc we sell has one. The difference here is how the computer processes. I already know that the Volvo penta outdrives are supposedly built better than mercruisers but i dont know a thing about mercruiser stuff where as i own an old volvo 275 so i have some experience with it.
I have a 1986 bayliner. Time to plane for the MerCruiser boat was 52 seconds with the Volvo Penta model clocking in at 42 seconds. Zero to 30 mph took 98 seconds for the Merc and 87 seconds for the Volvo.
Top speed for the Volvo Penta was 535 mph with the MerCruiser boat reaching 525 mph. When it comes to comparing the Mercury Mercruiser to Ilmor to Volvo Penta there isnt a clear front-runner for fuel efficiency instead it depends on the specific sterndrive engine you choose. The Merc 62l is the old SFI version that has been around for years.
The VP 62L is based on the new GM Gen 5 that was released on the road in 2015 and marinized in late 2017. Direct injection 1151 compression VVT all aluminum block that carries a lot more low end torque top end HP along with 10 better fuel economy. Volvo penta vs.
I already know that the Volvo penta outdrives are supposedly built better than mercruisers but i dont know a thing about mercruiser stuff where as i own an old volvo 275 so i have some experience with it. I have a 1986 bayliner capri with the volvo aq225e engine with 275. There are three different types of the GM Marine based V8 74L 454 cid Marine Engines which were used by Mercrusiser Volvo Penta and Crusader.
Some of these engines are interchangeable and with only a few changes. However the NEW version of this longblock engine is available only for 1987 and up big block Marine Engines. Marine Parts Express is the largest retailer of marine engine parts in North America.
We specialize in Volvo Penta Volvo Penta engines outdrives propellers and other accessories but we also carry MerCruiser PCM Cummins Perkins etc. The SX-C drive was manufactured from 1995-1997 or so and then OMC and Volvo Penta had a big break and got angry with each other. Volvo Penta began to make the SX-M drives more or less the same as the SX-C drives except with a single cavitation plate and upgraded gears inside along with some other internal changes.
Merc sells only one 57 motor. The 300 HP 350 Mag. VP however sells two 57 motors.
VP 57 Gi - 280 HP. VP 57 GXi - 320HP. I am assuming the internals of both the VP engines and the Merc 350 Mag are all the same.
If so then what are the differences between the two VP motors. 40HP is quite a spread. There are several other benefits in this case with the 30L being that this is the exact same engine which iswas used by Mercruiser and Volvo Penta to build their respective products.
Another great benefit with the new longblock is that General Motors began supplying the engine with a new electronic ignition system to address the historical. After comparing the two the Mercury is an 82 liter that weighs 1122lbs without the lower drive and puts out 380 or 430 HP depending on configuration. The Volvo is a 60 liter block replacing their own previous 81 liter block that weighs 1115 with the stern drive and puts out 380hp or 430hp depending on configuration.
I think all the 161 ratio 280s had long hubs - not sure if all v-8 270s did. Ive heard that if you have a short hub drive you can tap the end of the shaft to accept a bolt - this will allow you to use your long hub prop on a short shaft. Maybe someone else can back this up.
Tuantom Dec 1 2006. In the new year Volvo Penta engines range from three 43L V-6s that are offered to boaters in simple versions as well as advanced just like Mercruisers. They are 200-hp and 225-hp.
Moving onward to 57L and 60L V-8s Volvo Penta engines come in a wide range of engines which are alsooffered in simple and advanced versions. Volvo-Penta more or less invented the production stern-drive with the Aquamatic introduced in 1959. But like Mercury due to price spikes the company trimmed back its offerings in 2011 and eliminated their series of four-cylinder 30L engines which competed directly withand were based on the same GM block as Mercruisers entry level offerings.
The Volvo 81 GXi and Merc 496HO are both the same GM Powertrain engines. The differences are that Mercury makes freshwater cooling standard and on the Volvo it is optional. The Mercury uses their ECM which is the PCM555 with a guardian mode and the Volvo uses a MEFI 4 ECM system.
The Volvo uses the DPX duo-prop drive and the Mercury uses the. Mercury Marine and Volvo Penta have each introduced new gasoline sterndrive engines. Mercury unveiled a 62-liter V-8 engine in 300- and 350-hp models and Volvo Penta countered with a 53-liter V-8 also 300 and 350 hp and.