What are OMC engines?
What are OMC engines?
OMC itself stands for the Outboard Marine Corporation, which was previously the world’s largest manufacturer of outboard motors – overseeing brands such as Evinrude and Johnson.
Are OMC Motors any good?
The OMC Cobra is actually a good drive. The downfall and bad reputation can often be contributed to misadjusted shift cables, engine idle too high, and inoperable ESA switches.
What engine is a 3.0 MerCruiser?
This motor is manufactured by Mercury Remanufacturing, replaces 3.0L Alpha sterndrive engines as well as Volvo Penta and OMC. Includes a 1-year warranty….SKU.
| Condition | Remanufactured |
|---|---|
| Liters | 3.0L |
| Cubic In. | 181ci |
| Horsepower | 135HP |
| Engine Configuration | Complete |
Who makes the Volvo Penta 3.0 engine?
Both Merc and Volvo “marinize” the same 3.0-liter engine, sourced from General Motors and manufactured in Mexico.
How much horsepower is a 3.0 Mercury?
Mercruiser 3.0L Marine Engine Performance Specifications & Pricing
| Models | 3.0L |
|---|---|
| Crankshaft Horsepower (SAV1 Rating) | 1351 (1142) |
| Propshaft Horsepower (SAV1 Rating) | 1011 (852) |
| Displacement | 181 cid (3.0L) |
| Maximum rpm @ WOT3 | 4400-4800 rpm |
What is the horsepower of a 3.0 Volvo Penta?
135-hp
Volvo Penta 3.0GL (135-hp) | BoatTEST.
Is a 3.0 Mercruiser fuel injected?
This product is no longer available. A new 3.0L MPI Mercruiser fuel injected bobtail marine engine with catalyst system to be used with an Alpha sterndrive….
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Power | 135HP (101 KW) |
| Fuel Requirement | 87 Octane (R+M)/2 |
| Engine Control System | PCM 09 w/SmartCraft CAN Capability, OBD-M Diagnostics, (2) O2 Sensors |
Who makes Cobra outdrive?
OMC Cobra
OMC Cobra Outdrives In 1985 OMC redesigned their sterndrive product and named it the Cobra, after the expiration of a few Volvo Penta patents. OMC Cobra outdrives built from 1986-1993 are all virtually identical to each other except for the gear ratios.
What is the horsepower of an OMC engine?
Unfortunately OMC only had a target of 225 hp and that came easy along with horrendous castings…ports…and electronics. We have won dozens of rounds racing the 3-liter format. Over the years there have been numerous companies and engine builders that have developed parts to modify this engine.
What kind of engine does a MerCruiser 181 have?
This engine is still one of the most popular engines on the market today, it was used primarily on all entry level boats by Mercruiser, OMC, Volvo Penta and Marine Power. The GM 3.0 Liter 181 Marine base engine offers a new DIRECT REPLACEMENT repower option for applications that are 1990 and newer.
How much horsepower does a 3 3 liter engine have?
This is the common block of choice for the few high-end OMC builders…we punch them to 3.3 liter. This is an amazing amount of work and depending on the builder it can be very expensive. In a 3.3 configuration, this block has seen well over 500 hp and over 400 ft/lb of torque from this 1988 fishing engine.
