View Single Post
  #16 (permalink)  
Old 12-14-2003, 11:32 AM
Cobranut Cobranut is offline
CC Member
Visit my Photo Gallery

 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Virginia, USA, VA
Cobra Make, Engine: Genuine original Unique MotorCars 427 S/C, with a Genuine original Ford 427 Side-oiler.
Posts: 312
Send a message via Yahoo to Cobranut
Not Ranked     
Default Marine RPM???

I beg to differ on the marine application being low RPM.

I've run boats for decades and it's true most stock marine inboards peak rpm is fairly low at around 5000, but cruising rpm is often 4000 or more, under heavy load for long periods of time.
I've even been known to run full throttle for extended periods. (You can't do that in a street car).

Marine engines lead a hard life and wear out rapidly.
The corrosion issue is also a big reason to stay away from them.

Later,
__________________
David
Reply With Quote