Merc Reman Concept Engine

[Schemes n' Scams]

On display at the quicksilver booth

[Stainless]

On display at the quicksilver booth

Where are you?


CH3NO2

[Schemes n' Scams]

Diversified Marine Products show in Las Vegas. Not too much performance stuff, but still interesting

[Tishimself]

Geez...a 540 with only 400hp? Am I missing something? Such a big block, so much weight.....very strange. If I was looking to repower, this would not be a choice for me.

[GRADS]

Geez...a 540 with only 400hp? Am I missing something? Such a big block, so much weight.....very strange. If I was looking to repower, this would not be a choice for me.

That's exactly what I was thinking.

[rschap1]

I see tha ad says large boats and cruisers...guessing they aimed for torque as stated also, but wonder why so little hp too??
Wonder if cost would be low enough to use as a base with cam, carb, and intake swap able to liven it up??

[Menace Marine]

It's a low rpm torquey motor. Not big power but perfect for cruisers with the old 454 motors. More torque for better acceleration and lower cruising rpm. Running low rpm this motor should run for years.

[FormulaZR]

Geez...a 540 with only 400hp? Am I missing something? Such a big block, so much weight.....very strange. If I was looking to repower, this would not be a choice for me.

The CR is only 8.6:1 and it runs on 87 octane.


In my opinion - that's an engine that's begging for a blower.

[HB Vic]

The CR is only 8.6:1 and it runs on 87 octane.


In my opinion - that's an engine that's begging for a blower.

Bingo.