merc 8.2 380hp vs volvo 6.0 380 hp
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Any opinions on which is better in a 27' 6000 lb. boat in terms of top end, durability, fuel burn & any other differences ect.
Thinking of buing a new boat in a year or so & was wondering what the thoughts are on thes two motors.
Thinking of buing a new boat in a year or so & was wondering what the thoughts are on thes two motors.
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There have already been some head to head comparisons made between the two motors. A quick Google search should find them.
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Surprisingly, the test results have been very favorable for the VP 380. It has a lot of torque and weighs considerably less than the Merc Big Block. I'd consider this engine in the future although I want to see more long term results. But in the head to head testing on a Formula, the VP was faster.
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Volvo Penta. These new 6.0's with VVT are amazing. My 2012 2500 4x4 has the 6.0 and it is a mule, wanting a pair in my 292 fastech.
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I bought a GSA spec 2005 ex FBI/Secret Service Escalade at auction with a Hi Po 6.0...I've very impressed with that engine. I want to build a pair to have on hand for my next project.
Watch this if you are undecided. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZp_HODU104
Bye Bye Big Block!!
Watch this if you are undecided. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZp_HODU104
Bye Bye Big Block!!
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Anyone have any info at all on where to buy the Volvo 380? Pricing? Availability? anything at all . . . ? I hear rumors they are coming out with a 4??HP version as well.
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Watch this if you are undecided. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZp_HODU104
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interesting approach . . . . . let the product sell itself . . . . who'da thunk lol.
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08 Class 1 Geico Triple Crown Champion
08 OPA High Points Champion
10 OPA Class 1 National Champion ( happy now Ed! )