I just got this out of the new Boat Test pretty interesting an inline 4.2 litre cummins. I wonder if it will be in a pickup or some other auto soon.





FAST FACTS
Propshaft HP 300
Configuration Inline-6
Fuel System Direct-injected
Base Engine Weight 1,275 lbs.
Length/Width/Height 50 x 31 x 31
Max RPM@WOT 3800


Overview
Review #021804
The Cummins MerCruiser 4.2 ES 300-hp combines the quiet, virtually smoke-free, smooth performance of a traditional gasoline engine with the sheer power and durability of a diesel.



Key Features

Turbocharged, Wastegated, and aftercooled for quick response and superior performance.

New 2-stage injectors provide lower emmissions and noise levels (meet SAV1 requirements.)

New design of the spiral-shaped intake port for higher swirl and better cumbustion.

Advanced electronic control system for optimum performance

Virtually smoke-free operation

Excellent low-speed torque




Cummins MerCruiser 4.2 300-hp Manual







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Sounds very interesting. Smaller displacement, but heavier than our 5.9's.

 

Probably not really. That would include the marine manifolds, etc.

 

The base 5.9 engine weighs 960lbs. A base engine is minus all accessories-including manifolds.

 

Please don't tell me you're thinking about BOMBING your boat now!

 

Looked it up, weighs 1161 complete and ready to run. That includes heat exchanger, closed cooling system, wet exhaust, turbo, after cooler, all electronics, a complete package.

The outdrive engine with transom mounts weighs in at 12xx pounds ready to run.

That includes a lot of iron in addition to the base engine, even includes the alternator.

 

Wonder if that would be a loop-hole for Ford to get a round Dodg'es monopoly on the 5.9. Sounds too heavt to be a contendor for their 1/2 ton, diesel project.

 

Thats not a new engine its the A engine that has been produced for a long time. I had paperwork on it a couple of years ago. In a motor vehicle build it would not have those big hp numbers. Remember the B engine has somewhere around 380 horse in the marine engine. A constant supply of cold water does wonders of keeping temps under control.