your 2-stroke for a brand new 4-stroke

[noli]

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I know this is not for everyone, but here it is ..

















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[hydra-sports]

2-strokes RULE. My Johnson GT200 runs great, tons of power, not too much smoke and a little hard on fuel. Parts are pretty easy to find and usually cheap. It's an '86, I wonder how many 4-strokes will still be running good 38 years from now

[David - WI]

Still haven't seen a shred of evidence or even an unsupported claim by any manufacturer that their four-stroke outboards are cleaner (or even as clean as) an Opti or an E-TEC.

[powerabout]

Still haven't seen a shred of evidence or even an unsupported claim by any manufacturer that their four-stroke outboards are cleaner (or even as clean as) an Opti or an E-TEC.

The epa rules were fudged for 4 slugs without catcons,

[skialot2]

Still haven't seen a shred of evidence or even an unsupported claim by any manufacturer that their four-stroke outboards are cleaner (or even as clean as) an Opti or an E-TEC.

How about this direct quote from Mercury's APX competition outboard brochure. Mercury claims a 90% reduction in emissions compared to legacy racing 2 stroke outboards.


Mercury Racing 200 APX is a powerful V6 four stroke outboard designed for UIM F2 and APBA OPC tunnel boat racing. Rated at more than 200 horsepower, the 200 APX outboard offers racers a very durable powerhead and the latest in four-stroke engine technology, while reducing exhaust emissions by 90 percent compared to the legacy two-stroke competition outboards.


MR-APEX-Brochure.pdf (mercuryracing.com)

[powerabout]

How about this direct quote from Mercury's APX competition outboard brochure. Mercury claims a 90% reduction in emissions compared to legacy racing 2 stroke outboards.


Mercury Racing 200 APX is a powerful V6 four stroke outboard designed for UIM F2 and APBA OPC tunnel boat racing. Rated at more than 200 horsepower, the 200 APX outboard offers racers a very durable powerhead and the latest in four-stroke engine technology, while reducing exhaust emissions by 90 percent compared to the legacy two-stroke competition outboards.


MR-APEX-Brochure.pdf (mercuryracing.com)

they are not talking about dfi are they.
Here's the test.
Would you rather be locked a garage with a 4slug running in the test tank or an e-tec?
One will kill you one wont.

[David - WI]

How about "legacy" two-strokes has ever referred to direct-injection motors like Opti/E-tec... direct-injection outboards (Optic/Etec) were 3-star rated - at least 90% cleaner than "legacy" (1998 standards) outboards.

Would you like to try again?

[David - WI]

they are not talking about dfi are they.
Here's the test.
Would you rather be locked a garage with a 4slug running in the test tank or an e-tec?
One will kill you one wont.

That is. In no way, a measure of total harmful emissions though... so this might be a cover up/conspiracy on the same level as VW’s "dieselgate" and Cummins‘ "ramgate" or whatever they're calling it. Did dealers tell customers that four-strokes are "ceaner" than DI two-strokes?

[powerabout]

That is. In no way, a measure of total harmful emissions though

no but its some of them
Pollute the water the local air, cause smog or upper atmosphere issues?
Remember so cal in the late 70's and 80's cat cons fixed that.

[JBS]

My 2.5 had a bad day recently and I decided to repower with a new motor.Called the dealer to order one and he informed me he just got a 2 stoke Pro XS on trade. The motor had only 114 hours. I bought that for less than half the price of a new one. I'm happy with another, probably my 15th 2 stroke!

[22R]

Ran my 92 XR6 today. Ran like a top. Love the smell of Klotz. Ima keep mine ya'll do as you like.

22R

[skialot2]

they are not talking about dfi are they.
Here's the test.
Would you rather be locked a garage with a 4slug running in the test tank or an e-tec?
One will kill you one wont.

You are kidding right? Both will kill you!

[4Speed]

There is just something about 10,000 RPM +, over 100 MPH, less than 500 lbs, floating on a pocket of air or on the pad, coupled with an awesome sound and smell that can never be matched.

[XstreamVking]

I came to this conclusion about 2 yrs ago. Got a few 3.0 efi's and a few opti's too. Then, there's the gaggle of 2.5 and 2.4's.m The new stuff is cool but too rich for me to slap leather on a new one. Yes, I am cheep. And, I too love the old school smells and sounds.

[Stoker boy]

no but its some of them
Pollute the water the local air, cause smog or upper atmosphere issues?
Remember so cal in the late 70's and 80's cat cons fixed that.

I lived in SoCal in the 70s and 80s and I still live here today. What about it?