~Why doesn't Merc make any 600+ hp NA motors?
02-16-2006, 10:05 AM
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Re: ~Why doesn't Merc make any 600+ hp NA motors?
Originally Posted by WildWarrior
The other reason Merc may be really slapping on the boost is because I believe they now own Whipple, makes sense to me!
02-16-2006, 10:49 AM
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Re: ~Why doesn't Merc make any 600+ hp NA motors?
Originally Posted by Harper220
Your right ,Merc didn't purchase whipple, Merc went one step further and purchased whipples source!
02-16-2006, 10:58 AM
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Re: ~Why doesn't Merc make any 600+ hp NA motors?
02-16-2006, 11:25 AM
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Re: ~Why doesn't Merc make any 600+ hp NA motors?
Originally Posted by Harper220
Just curious why Merc has to start slapping on superchargers on everything after the 525's to get more power? I think for some, superchargers spell trouble?? Wouldn't you think a 600+ hp NA motor would go over better than supercharged?
02-16-2006, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by WildWarrior
It is my understanding that Merc purchased Lyshom ,Lyshom built the blowers for whipple,whipple put their logo on them.
Your right ,Merc didn't purchase whipple, Merc went one step further and purchased whipples source!
Your right ,Merc didn't purchase whipple, Merc went one step further and purchased whipples source!
02-16-2006, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by METAL BROS RACING
Larry Peto is your man in that area. Peto 580 @ 675 HP in NA or EFI, bulletproof.
Although he doesn't have the "Teague" or "Pfaff" name, his products are premium.
02-16-2006, 12:06 PM
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Re: ~Why doesn't Merc make any 600+ hp NA motors?
Originally Posted by Semper Fi
Larry Peto has a very good reputation on the West Coast. He built the motors for "Predator" a 40' Skater that dominates the Poker Runs around here.
Although he doesn't have the "Teague" or "Pfaff" name, his products are premium.
Although he doesn't have the "Teague" or "Pfaff" name, his products are premium.
02-16-2006, 03:46 PM
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Re: ~Why doesn't Merc make any 600+ hp NA motors?
I think another reason merc is pushing superchargers is they are using "electronic boost management" to keep engine output at its rating. Everything I been reading shows their sc motors are supposed to put out what they are rated for under any temperature or air density by controlling how much boost is bled off.It also means (for the few people able to afford these motors) they are underated and can be turned up to higher power levels,Smitty
02-16-2006, 04:17 PM
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Re: ~Why doesn't Merc make any 600+ hp NA motors?
Simple, why would they build something that competes with their much more expensive 600, 700, 850 SCI? Its also much much easier to duplicate a NA motor via the "aftermarket" for a fraction of what Merc would try to charge.....not much more too it than that 
