thoughts on Suzuki

[Mille Lacs Guy]

I have a 150 Suzuki on order with my new boat. I have done a lot of research on the Suzuki 150 and 175 over the past year and have not heard of hardly any problems. Especially no major problems, i.e., blowing them up like one poster mentioned.

I would say these motors are not difficult to prop they are just different to prop compared to most other 4 strokes. The reason is that Suzuki runs a much lower gear ratio that allows you to spin a larger diameter prop while also getting a very good hole shot with the large diameter prop. I have heard of guys running 25 to 27 pitch props on some aluminum boats with the Suzuki DF 150 and 175. I will be running a 20 foot fiberglass boat with the 150 and will either need a 21 or 23 pitch. A comparable Yamaha or Mercury would probably run a 17 to 19 pitch on the same boat.

The Suzuki also has really improved the fuel injection as compared to older four strokes. It has a new and improved electronic fuel injection system that is really smooth and easy on the gas as well.

It is also important to note the large displacement of both the 150 and 175 Suzuki's. I know the 150 has the largest displacement in it's class. There is a saying there is no replacement for displacement when it comes to power on any type of engine and Suzuki has the highest displacement.

The DF 140 is good motor but it is considered a weak 140 because it actually has the same displacement as the 115 and possible even the 90 Suzuki. It just runs a higher RPM thus creating more power on the high end not necessarily on the low end of the RPM range.

Bottom, line right now is that Suzuki probably makes the best four stroke motors if you look at the technology they have. They were tied with Honda for number one in 4 strokes for customer satisfaction by JD Power. I am looking forward to mine I know that.

[StCroixNewB]

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Just got mine back in late July 06,and love it. I have the 140 on a 18.5 monark.After the break in period was able to feel the hole shot power and top speed on the gps was 52mph. Not bad with 47 gallons of gas and a fat man.

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What prop are your running on your setup? I have the same rig and moved up to a higher pitch than the dealer put on but still run too high on the rpms at WOT.

[Dahitman44]

I have heard that the Stainless steel props are the only way to go. There is too much torque on the ulum. and they bend and don;t have the hole shot they should.

That is what I hear. All of the new 150-175 come with SS props -- i guess they learned.

[Dahitman44]

guys --

Thanks for your posts. I have heard very good things about this motor and it is noce to hear it from the people that have it.

Thanks

Hitman