Gnarley, here's the specsheet for the King Cobra.They rate the engine at 340 HP ,but the drive can take 500 for sure,hence that lower unit consist same strenght intrnals as OMC's V-8 outboard with 8 carburator used to be.I saw one in pieces once and it's a very stout unit. http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/OMCKingCobraspec.jpg http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/OMCKingCobra.jpg
[This message has been edited by spectras only (edited March 05, 2002).]
[This message has been edited by spectras only (edited March 05, 2002).]