Good read on ILMOR

[east tx skier]

ILMOR is impressive. INDMAR has been a constant and has helped drive MC forward over the last 25 years. MC will set itself apart from the others like they always have and will. As a dealer we have opened our doors to ILMOR but certainly will maintain our relationship with INDMAR. They have been and will always be an asset to our dealership

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MasterCraft Signs Exclusive Agreement with Ilmor Marine

"Vonore, TN --- MasterCraft Boat Company, the world's leading luxury performance inboard boat manufacturer, has announced it is partnering exclusively with Ilmor Marine engines for its power train needs beginning with the 2012 model year."

It will have been a good 26 year run.

[JimN]

MasterCraft Signs Exclusive Agreement with Ilmor Marine

"Vonore, TN --- MasterCraft Boat Company, the world's leading luxury performance inboard boat manufacturer, has announced it is partnering exclusively with Ilmor Marine engines for its power train needs beginning with the 2012 model year."

It will have been a good 26 year run.

It really makes sense- since MC is owned by the same group that owns Ilmor, continuing to buy engines from Indmar would be like Chevy buying engines from a Ford or Chrysler-owned company.

[sand2snow22]

It really makes sense- since MC is owned by the same group that owns Ilmor, continuing to buy engines from Indmar would be like Chevy buying engines from a Ford or Chrysler-owned company.

If Penske doesn't own MC anymore, who does? Jim, look at post #27

[JimN]

If Penske doesn't own MC anymore, who does? Jim, look at post #27

I'm sorry- never mind!

I didn't see that post.

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MasterCraft Signs Exclusive Agreement with Ilmor Marine

"Vonore, TN --- MasterCraft Boat Company, the world's leading luxury performance inboard boat manufacturer, has announced it is partnering exclusively with Ilmor Marine engines for its power train needs beginning with the 2012 model year."

It will have been a good 26 year run.

Doug...why the quote from me???

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[east tx skier]

Doug...why the quote from me???

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I suppose it was because you were the one with whom I was most recently conversing in this thread. And this recent news seems to be the end of the era you described in the quote. I wasn't trying to be contrary by any means. I was just continuing along that topic line and your quote about 25 years with Indmar seemed to punctuate it well.

I'm sure you and other MC dealers will continue to do business with Indmar since there are 25 years of boats out there that will, at some point, need the replacement parts. Most of these may be regular GM parts. But the marine specific stuff will mean a continued dealer (and MC) relationship with Indmar.

[Eagle]

I've ordered a 2011 X-25. It's a February build that needs to finalized in January. One of the things I have pondered the most is engine choice. Having both Indmar and Ilmor has made it even more confusing. I decided on the MCX. This recent press release by Mastercraft is no surprise, but did cause me to ask again, Indmar or Ilmor. I'm sticking with the MCX, which is tried and true. It doesn't seem worth taking the risk on a new engine in the first year.

[JohnE]

I've ordered a 2011 X-25. It's a February build that needs to finalized in January. One of the things I have pondered the most is engine choice. Having both Indmar and Ilmor has made it even more confusing. I decided on the MCX. This recent press release by Mastercraft is no surprise, but did cause me to ask again, Indmar or Ilmor. I'm sticking with the MCX, which is tried and true. It doesn't seem worth taking the risk on a new engine in the first year.

I'd also worry about resale. Given the added performance of the Ilmor I be torn between your thoughts above and the possiblity that a few years from now that the Indmar compared to Ilmor will have the same negativity of the RTP vs. MCX.

[bobx1]

.....the same negativity of the RTP vs. MCX.

I love my RTP (07 X1)!!!

I sure see your point/concern Eagle. Go with the tried and true discontinued (yes, I know it is really not discontinued, just not sold after next year) engine or run then chance of a resale hit as JohnE suggested? On the other hand, if Ilmor takes 2-3 years working out issues with their new engine (and yes, I know there should not be any issues due to years of testing, design, and experience), you could take a hit on that one.

[Eagle]

Yep, that's the dilemma! Having been burned by buying a new car in its first model year, and heeding the advice of my dealer, I decided to stay with the tried and true, known quantity MCX. Only time will tell whether it's the right decision.

Ilmor for this application is unproven. In its first year, it may turn out better, it may turn out worse. With MCX, I know what I'm getting. The inconvenience of having to fix engine issues is a more important concern to me than resale risks.

[Gravy]

either way Penske wins!

[TX.X-30 fan]

either way Penske wins!

How is that............

[JimN]

How is that............

Can I bust him on this? Can I? Can I? Huh, can I?

He didn't read that post about Penske not owning MC at the same time I didn't.

[TX.X-30 fan]

Can I bust him on this? Can I? Can I? Huh, can I?

He didn't read that post about Penske not owning MC at the same time I didn't.

Absolutely

[Hoosier Bob]

Great to see all of this Indy Car input I don't care what you guys say. Finally a MC that will pull to the left! Can't wait to see the other improvements like the Hans Device, Downforce and the cool way the new MC's will be able to refuel in around 5 seconds!