Here is the promo pack from OMC on the short lived SST 100 class engine.
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 .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 .Originally Posted by MN1
Ricks old SST 100 boat. Oops, ya can't see the motor!!
Mark N
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