Now That Merc Has Killed 2-Strokes...

**Risco** · 05-29-2018, 06:07 PM

Not all 2 strokes are dead ktm recently released first ever production efi 2 stroke dirt bike!!! I’m excited for all new engines especially mercury cause they understand weight matters. I’m going to keep firing every stroke till I can afford a v8 mercury !!

**FMP** · 05-29-2018, 06:20 PM

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pjYYi-TrLDQ
Fresh air ahead of fuel charge provides barrier to exhaust leaving keeping fuel charge from getting scavenged out of cylinder. This was a good idea, Husqvarna X torque.
http://www.huskychainsaws.co.uk/acat..._2_stroke.html

**Tom Foley** · 05-29-2018, 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by nitro_rat

If CRT is ever going to provide a product in a meaningful volume at a reasonable cost they will tool up for a casting. Billet blocks are cool but with the cost of a chunk of aluminum that big I don’t care how many they make, it will never be affordable!

Until I see a casting, I cannot believe that CRT is going to make any measureable impact in the industry. JMO.

Time to trade in that 1979 175 and get a CRT to help them along !!

**stoker2001** · 05-29-2018, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by Tom Foley

Once they figure out how to stop propshafts from breaking and losing $1200.00 props they might have something !

TRUE STORY Paul aka Bullhead Bully has got Mercury for 3 cnc 5 blades in last 12 months,his twin lost at least 2 and just heard his talon22 single 400hp just recently

**nitro_rat** · 05-29-2018, 11:20 PM

Originally Posted by Tom Foley

Time to trade in that 1979 175 and get a CRT to help them along !!

I don’t want or need 400 horsepower! As long as this old “salt water merc” keeps runnin’ I’ll keep feeding it gas and oil!

**mrcrsr** · 05-30-2018, 07:11 AM

Originally Posted by Tom Foley

Time to trade in that 1979 175 and get a CRT to help them along !!

I can't think of his name, but"the Italian" is working on a cast 2.5.

**Tom Foley** · 05-30-2018, 08:19 AM

Originally Posted by mrcrsr

I can't think of his name, but"the Italian" is working on a cast 2.5.

Guido Cappelini ?

**mrcrsr** · 05-30-2018, 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by Tom Foley

Guido Cappelini ?

He had started a thread on here, and it vanished. I don't know if the guy you mentioned is him.

**nitro_rat** · 05-30-2018, 01:34 PM

All the major automotive V8 musclecar blocks and heads are being repopped, many with thicker decks and cylinder walls, improved lube systems, etc. It should be possible for somebody to start making Merc V6 blocks, heads, maybe even legs and clamps. SEI is already making the lowers; that tells me that either there is no licensing needed or Merc was willing to come off it reasonably...

**mrcrsr** · 05-31-2018, 07:05 AM

Originally Posted by nitro_rat

All the major automotive V8 musclecar blocks and heads are being repopped, many with thicker decks and cylinder walls, improved lube systems, etc. It should be possible for somebody to start making Merc V6 blocks, heads, maybe even legs and clamps. SEI is already making the lowers; that tells me that either there is no licensing needed or Merc was willing to come off it reasonably...

The Chinese are already knocking off complete chainsaw engines, and cylinders for various atv's/dirt bikes. How long until they knock off a 2.5?

**David - WI** · 01-10-2020, 12:48 PM

Two-stroke engines & eco-fuel: F1 aims to be greener than Formula E

The proposal is said to make the sport greener than electric racing series, such as Formula E, while still using internal combustion engines — with improved sound.

https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/news/f1/two-stroke-engines-eco-fuel-f1-aims-be-greener-formula-e

**Dave Strong** · 01-10-2020, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by mrcrsr

I can't think of his name, but"the Italian" is working on a cast 2.5.

Charlie pretty sure Bud was talking with them at one time.

Dave

**InjectorService** · 01-10-2020, 01:55 PM

IDK about down there but up here the old 2-smokes are not allowed on water within a national park. I think provincial parks are next, and they will probably outlaw them totally one day. Although I'm sure a quick decal change may fool the parkys.

EDIT: IF your wondering Canada is trying very hard to be California with our current "leader"

**Dave Strong** · 01-10-2020, 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by InjectorService

IDK about down there but up here the old 2-smokes are not allowed on water within a national park. I think provincial parks are next, and they will probably outlaw them totally one day. Although I'm sure a quick decal change may fool the parkys.

EDIT: IF your wondering Canada is trying very hard to be California with our current "leader"

When did this come into effect?

Dave

**InjectorService** · 01-10-2020, 03:03 PM

Originally Posted by Dave Strong

When did this come into effect?

Dave

Apparently in 2001. You made me second guess myself, I had to look it up!

https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/mb/rid...rec/activ1-bot

EDIT: Re-reading it maybe it is only Riding Mountain National Park? IDK it seems to read both ways.