So being from the UK and not too familiar with the US engines and automotive industry....and there is likely a good answer to my question, but;
why dont people drop in an LS3 6.2l 500hp engine in as a direct replacement to their short block 5.0, 5.7 and 6.2 mpi engines ? Am I right in thinking it’s also a GM engine and logic would perhaps suggest be fairly easy to do and might even be genetically set up to drop straight in without too much problems ?
why can’t we get this kind of power from Mercruiser instead of the 310hp. I understand the marine environment is harsh and reliability is key, but come on. The power from these big lumps is pretty pathetic...especially when I think of European power figures from modest engines half the size.
Has anyone done this ? If it is compatible, why go to the bother of 383 stroker etc ?
thanks
why dont people drop in an LS3 6.2l 500hp engine in as a direct replacement to their short block 5.0, 5.7 and 6.2 mpi engines ? Am I right in thinking it’s also a GM engine and logic would perhaps suggest be fairly easy to do and might even be genetically set up to drop straight in without too much problems ?
why can’t we get this kind of power from Mercruiser instead of the 310hp. I understand the marine environment is harsh and reliability is key, but come on. The power from these big lumps is pretty pathetic...especially when I think of European power figures from modest engines half the size.
Has anyone done this ? If it is compatible, why go to the bother of 383 stroker etc ?
thanks