Here is the promo pack from OMC on the short lived SST 100 class engine. :(
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Here is the promo pack from OMC on the short lived SST 100 class engine. :(
Ya know, the absolute dumbest thing OMC did was make the 140 grow from 99.6 to 122 cubic inches. I normally believe size matters, and bigger the better...In this case, I ate every 122 cuber that ever ran me for lunch. Now that gearbox, I could have had some real fun with that!
Was this a cross flow or a looper ? I think it was a beautiful LOOKING motor .Quote:
Originally Posted by Skoontz
If memory serves right it was a looper.
The problems it had however was 130 more lbs than the 99 cubic inch 140, larger gearcase, the same one the V-6's ran, and, where I could wind my 99 cubic inch 140 up to 8500 RPM, the 122 would be hard pressed to max 6500. Essentially, on a 17' Super Sport Switzer, it had the same weight as a V-6, with far less HP, and with the same size lower unit as the V-6, it was slower through the water than the old 99 cuber was. I know why OMC did it....Trying to save money all they did was cut two jugs off the V-6 mold and called it a 122. Same concept Chrysler did with the 3.9 V-6. It is a 318 with two less jugs. Even uses the same timing gears and chain, same tranny....
1991 Propeller magazine, inside cover page. Mike was a nut. I remember Mike and Gordy Miller getting tangled up at Kakakee in 100 class. Mike had his shoes riped off his feet.
Any photos of Rick Remley?
Mark N
I will look thru my stuff. If I find one I'll post it.;)
Rick Remley in Formula 100. Before SST 100 class.
Boat by me.
Mark N
This reminds me of the Van derVelden V-6 boats in 1976 , most beautiful tunnels i ever saw .Quote:
Originally Posted by MN1
Ricks old SST 100 boat. Oops, ya can't see the motor!!
Mark N