Video: Boats fitted with insane car engines – From a diesel drinking, coal rolling turbocharged Mercedes six, to Toyota’s infamous 2JZ with more horsepower to outrun most on the water!
There are critical differences between marine inboards and car engines, so before you let someone tell you that a crate engine from an automaker might be a great bargain and solution for your re-powering project, do some research. For buyers who might tempted by the theoretical cost savings of an automotive crate engine, think again. Many modifications need to be done before you’re ready to tear up the lake.