What engine does MerCruiser use?

Mercury MerCruiser: 6.2L

HP / kW 300 / 224
Engine type V8, 2-valve/cylinder pushrod
Displacement (L) 6.2
Displacement (CID/L) 377 / 6.2
Bore and stroke 4.0″ x 3.75″ / 101.6mm x 95.25mm

Is the MerCruiser 4.5 a good engine?

First, it makes more power. At 250 horsepower, the MerCruiser 4.5-liter is nearly on par with some of the lower-end V8s. Second, it does so with two fewer cylinders, so it’s more economical. It also weighs less, which is important to fuel economy.

How many horsepower is a 5.7 MerCruiser engine?

The Mercruiser 5.7 liter marine engine is offered in three different configurations. The standard 5.7 has a propshaft rating of 250 horsepower. The 5.7 EFI or electronic fuel-injected model produces 260 horsepower. The 350 Magnum MPI or Multi Port Fuel Injection engine is rated at 300 propshaft horsepower.

What kind of engine is a 5.7 MerCruiser?

V8
Mercruiser 5.7 MPI Inboard

Power 300HP (224 kW)
Full Throttle Range 4600 -5000 RPM
Displacement 350 CID (5.7L)
Engine Type V8
Bore & Stroke 4.00″ X 3.48″ (101mm X 88mm)

Is a 4.3 MerCruiser a good engine?

THE TRADE-A-BOAT VERDICT Perfect for pottering around waterways. The MerCruiser 4.3L MPI makes good economic sense in infrequently used sportscruisers. The exhaust note is nowhere near as satisfying as a V8 but under load the V6 noise ain’t half bad!

Are MerCruiser engines good?

The main reason boaters select Mercruiser is the engine’s reliability. Using an engine you can count on throughout your ownership is a big perk. Boaters also appreciate the Mercruiser’s fuel efficiency and performance.

What year did the MerCruiser 4.5 come out?

The first in-house-built engine was launched in 2014 — the 4.5L 250-hp MerCruiser. Mercury formerly used GM blocks to build its marine gasoline engines, but has opted to build its own powerplants.

How many horsepower is a 4.5 MerCruiser?

250 / 184
Mercury MerCruiser: 4.5L

HP / kW 250 / 184
Engine type V6, 2-valve/cylinder pushrod
Displacement (L) 4.5
Displacement (CID/L) 275 / 4.5
Bore and stroke 4.0 x 3.6″ / 102 x 92 mm

How much horsepower does a 350 MerCruiser have?

300-hp
The 5.0L MPI MerCruiser sterndrive package typically has about 260-hp. The 350 MAG MerCruiser is called a 350 MAG and typically is rated at 300-hp. As you can see the engines are pretty much the same, except for the 15% difference in displacement and horsepower.

How long will a 4.3 MerCruiser last?

The average life for raw water cooled engines is 1,000-1,500 hours or less depending on how often they are used and how well they have been maintained.