Stongest v4 140 in the 80's?

[ShiftyOne]

I'm currently looking for a 140 outboard around the mid 80's just wondering what your opinions are on the best ones made!

 

[moderator1]

Re: Stongest v4 140 in the 80's?

Moving to General Outboard Questions.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Stongest v4 140 in the 80's?

The 1985-1987 OMC loopers were torque monsters. In 1988 they opened up the bore and added some electronic features like S.L.O.W. and Quick Start. Even more torque. I would highly recommend one given your requirements.

 

[ShiftyOne]

Re: Stongest v4 140 in the 80's?

I will be slapping this on a 17' fibreglass bow rider so the torque is welcome

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Stongest v4 140 in the 80's?

Then you definately want a looper. If the budget allows you might consider a 60 degree V4 from 1995 and newer. They are lighter, still make great torque and rev very quickly. Either would be a great choice. <br /><br />Good luck!

 

[JC1933]

Re: Stongest v4 140 in the 80's?

Goodmorning Dhadley, would you clear something up for me,i have a model J130tleoa which is a1995.Did OMC make both 60 degree and 90degree loopers in 1995? my operation manual lists my engin as a 90 degree V, loop-charged yours truly J.C.

 

[dcpcccrc]

Re: Stongest v4 140 in the 80's?

i have a yamaha 115 v4 for sale push my 16' boat 48 mph at 4800 rpms recently found out that wide open throttle is 5500 rpms so it could do a few mphs more

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Stongest v4 140 in the 80's?

Yes there were both style loopers in 1995. Your 130 is a big bore 90 degree looper. The 60 degree loopers were 90 and 115 hp.

 

[JC1933]

Re: Stongest v4 140 in the 80's?

Hi Dhadley, Thanks verry mutch for the reply on 60 @ 90 degree motors.Hope things are getting back to normal after the big storms you wer having terible disaster in some places. Thanks again. J,C,