V-8 History??

[STV_Keith]

Well, Gordo told me to find 250hp 4.0l's if that's any help. That's what is being used as a base block for my Scarab motors.

[mackeral5]

Great thread Gary, keep it going. Those big ole v8's have always interested me. If I was ever to run anything other than a yammie it would have to be an OMC V8. good info here!!!

the only thing is that this pro-v8 thread is sure to drive the prices up, lol.

great stuff, keep it coming!

[RONNIE]

gary you do know joe still has that f1 v8 leg also!!!

[wideglide55]

I know where there is a mountain of V-8 stuff. Homeboy on here has a building full of it. He has my old one too.

[Instigator]

gary you do know joe still has that f1 v8 leg also!!!

won't work for what I want to do plus is wayyyy out of my price range.

I've got one of the 20" GT housings with the Offshore Snouts and will cut it down and bolt on a Sporty.

[RONNIE]

I thoght with the wieght you would want to get as low as possible?? price i don't know what he wants for it. Looks pretty cool thou!!

[racer]

The advantage to the 4.0 250 is it allows for more on the ports since they are smaller and lower especially on a big boat.

Fred the OS 8 was the same as the early version F1 as far as the power head, the F1 went through several changes that most OS engines never recieved.

[spk]

I am in the process of building a V-8 for my 22" Talon, The motor will a 4.4 liter, 16" mid with a 1.62 sportmaster gearcase and Waynes new Wolf EFI system. The block was finger ported along with some other port work. Should be done sometime after the first of the year.

[War Canoe]

All the parts that v8 thing is eating....The 300xs is bullet proof and has a warranty...(I call that a SPONSORSHIP !!)

Sippin the fuel at 109 mph...
Makin short work of all but the fastest...
Insurable...
7 mpg crusing at 70 mph...

you do the math !

I get the wow factor of the V8...it looks intimidating, but it is not the set up I would want to run....Been there, i am enjoying letting mercury racing pay for flyin parts

[jphii]

All the parts that v8 thing is eating....The 300xs is bullet proof and has a warranty...(I call that a SPONSORSHIP !!)

Sippin the fuel at 109 mph...
Makin short work of all but the fastest...
Insurable...
7 mpg crusing at 70 mph...

you do the math !

I get the wow factor of the V8...it looks intimidating, but it is not the set up I would want to run....Been there, i am enjoying letting mercury racing pay for flyin parts

Well, then you have no business annoying us on this thread.

[STV_Keith]

I know where there is a mountain of V-8 stuff. Homeboy on here has a building full of it. He has my old one too.

Who is it? I have a few parts I need.

[outboards4life]

Gimme a call.
(708)670-3421 Travis I've got some numbers written down in the books at home.

[baja200merk]

subscribed!

there were 2 3.5l sand cast v8s on ebay a few months ago, one was smoked one ran good. they both sold for 2500 w/ f1 mids etc. i would have bought them but the lack of parts really scared me. my 6er (12* max btdc) has scared 280s on my tanker, but the vegas in my driveway is cryin for an 8.

Sam- post some pics

this threads gonna get interesting!

Kevin

[Instigator]

All the parts that v8 thing is eating....

go enjoy your Merc and stop telling people they're wrong unless they do what you did.

On top of that if your 8 was eating parts you were doing something wrong.
For sale down here all the time w/over 1000 - 1300 hrs on em and never been down.

Post when your 300xs hits 1000 hrs.

SPK...badd asss!! Please keep us posted and show some pixs when you can.
With the Wolf system that thing will be the ****tt!!!

[Fast Fred]

well, My self, got no interest in the fishin case, made for fishin, them F1 or OS
cases are made for kickin A$$, they are out there. Greg at Sea-Way owns the molds and gots the parts.

at 425hp out the box.