Thread: Merc 4.5L 250HP
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Old 02-13-2017, 05:21 PM   #17
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I think the issue with the auto engines is that while they produce huge hp, they generally only need to do it for a short period of time, where as a marine engine needs to produce large number pretty much all the time. Cooling probably becomes a limiting factor plus part longevity issues.
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