SURVEY: 2 STROKES VS 4 STROKES DURABILITY

[CARLOS]

I´VE SEEN MANY COMPARATIVES POST ABOUT POWER & FUEL ECONOMY BETWEEN 2 STROKES & 4 STROKES ENGINE.<br />BUT, NOW, THE QUESTION IS: IF YOU COMPARE 2 ENGINES (2& 4 STROKE) WITH THE SAME GREAT MAINTENANCE,SAME OIL QUALITY LEVEL, PUSHING SAME BOAT...<br />...WHICH ENGINE OFFER MORE DURABILITY?<br /><br />2 OR 4 STROKES?????<br /><br />BOTH OFFER MORE THAN 2000 HRS OF LIFE TIME???<br /><br />THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR KIND COMMENTS <br /><br />CARLOS S.

 

[suzuki40]

Re: SURVEY: 2 STROKES VS 4 STROKES DURABILITY

I have a 2003 Suzuki 40 hp on my 17' basstracker. compairing it to a 2 stroke of the same horse power. The suzuki never lets me down. 2 stroke wont either if you take care of it.<br />Holeshot:2 stroke gets the nod.<br />fuel economy: 4 stroke<br />ease of maint: 4 stroke<br />smoothness: 4 stroke<br />quiet: 4 stroke...(barely hear it running)<br />But if you really want to sh** and get you need to by a bigger 4 stroke to compair to a 2 stroke of the same caliber.<br /><br />Just My Opinion,<br /><br />Suzuki40

 

[CARLOS]

Re: SURVEY: 2 STROKES VS 4 STROKES DURABILITY

Sirs,<br /><br />Long time ago, I posted a Survey regarding comparative 2 Stroke Vs 4 Stroke OB engines.<br /><br />Could some of you compare both engines about:<br /><br />1- Engine lifetime? (In hours...)<br />2- Engine overhaul cost?<br />3- Mainteanance cost?<br /><br />Ref. engine: 225 Hp. <br /><br />Thanks for your attention.<br /><br />Best regards<br /><br />Carlos Schemel<br /><br />

 

[Kenny Bush]

Re: SURVEY: 2 STROKES VS 4 STROKES DURABILITY

Carlos, Que Pasa amigo? 2 stroke is a much more effecient design, but here in the states, 4 strokes are being pushed onto us because of emissions. Allthough the 4 strokes give a lot of benefits back to us, I think hour for hour the 2 stroke runs better with less maintenance, less cost, and less weight. Down in your world, I think two strokes will be around for a while. If you like quiet and fuel economy, then 4 stroke is your choice.......

 

[mellowyellow]

Re: SURVEY: 2 STROKES VS 4 STROKES DURABILITY

don't need a computer diagnotic tool to work on<br />MY '70 1150

 

[jim dozier]

Re: SURVEY: 2 STROKES VS 4 STROKES DURABILITY

Me, I'm holding out for an E-tec direct injection 4-rotor Rotary (Wankel).

 

[JB]

Re: SURVEY: 2 STROKES VS 4 STROKES DURABILITY

Moving to General Outboard.