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Mercury Racing Dual Cal 1550/1350 Sterndrive Engine

Mercury Racing 9.0 L V8 sterndrive engine with key-fob selectable calibrations: 1550 hp on 112 AKI race fuel or 1350 hp on 91 octane (98 RON), paired with the M8 drive.

Description

The Mercury Racing Dual Cal 1550/1350 is a 9.0-liter V8 sterndrive engine with an advanced control system that lets the operator switch power level with an electronic key fob. The Race fob delivers 1550 hp on 112 AKI race fuel; the Pleasure fob delivers 1350 hp on 91 octane (98 RON) fuel. Both calibrations are optimized for torque and efficiency at their power level.

Technical data

  • Rated power at transom: 1550 / 1350 hp
  • Full throttle rpm: 6200-6800 (1550 hp) / 6000-6500 (1350 hp)
  • Displacement: 9.0 L (552 CID), V8
  • Compression ratio: 7.8:1
  • Fuel system: sequential fuel injection
  • Alternator: 105 A
  • Controller: PCM09
  • Transmission: Mercury Racing dry-sump hydraulic
  • Drive unit: M8; gear ratio application dependent
  • Dimensions (L from back of block x W x H): 31 x 35 x 29 in
  • Warranty: 10 hours at the 1550 power level (at 2000 rpm or above) or 1 year, whichever comes first

Compatible equipment

  • M8 drive: short surface-piercing twin-pinion gearcase rated to 1600 lb-ft and 1600 hp, dry sump, standard active anode
  • Digital Zero Effort Controls with throttle synchronization and shadow mode for up to six engines
  • Sterndrive CNC Cleaver propellers, custom made to order

Specifications

BORE & STROKE9.0 L/552 CID
CYLINDERS / ENGINE CONFIGURATIONV8
ALTERNATOR105 AMP
FUEL REQUIREMENT112 AKI Required For 1550 Calibration / 91 Octane (98 RON) Minimum For 1350 HP
FUEL SYSTEMSequential Fuel Injection
GEAR RATIOApplication Dependent
WARRANTY10 Hour Warranty At The 1550 Power Level (At 2000 RPM Or Above) Or 1 Year, Whichever Comes First.
CONTROLLERPCM09
TRANSMISSIONMercury Racinq Dry-Sump Hydraulic
DRIVE UNITM8
LENGTH - FROM BACK OF BLOCK31 IN
WIDTH35 IN
HEIGHT29 IN

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