120 Johnson,,60 or 90 degree,loop or crossflow

[mrtool2u]

I am going to look at a 1994 Johnny 120 tomorrow,would this be a loop charged or crossflow,and which of the two is better.Also,would this be a 60 or 90 degree motor,,,,and is there a difference in these 2.Thanks for any input.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: 120 Johnson,,60 or 90 degree,loop or crossflow

All 120's are 90 degree loopers. Great motors.<br /><br />Good luck!

 

[mrtool2u]

Re: 120 Johnson,,60 or 90 degree,loop or crossflow

Hey Dhadley,would this motor be as strong as a year newer 115 rude,which is a 60 degree motor.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: 120 Johnson,,60 or 90 degree,loop or crossflow

Excellent question!<br /><br />120 hp / 122 cid vs 115 hp / 105 cid.<br /><br />The 60 degree is lighter and revs quick.<br /><br />The 90 degree makes gobs of torque and is a bit heaver.<br /><br />Your choice, although there isnt a bad choice here. A lot depends on your boat, your specific intended use and what you expect.

 

[mrtool2u]

Re: 120 Johnson,,60 or 90 degree,loop or crossflow

The reason I ask,my bro has a 95 115 rude,,and my goal in life is to,,,,,,,,,,,outrun him of course. Although,his motor is on a 17 ft glastron,he only runs 44,,,I am currently running 37-38 with a 90 johnny on my 19 foot aluminum.So,I am hoping that the 120 would put me in his ballpark,or in a perfect world,out in front.Thanks for your help.

 

[bonitoman]

Re: 120 Johnson,,60 or 90 degree,loop or crossflow

Spend an additional $200 and get a manual jackplate. This way you can raise your engine a few inches and leave your brother in the dust even thought you would never find any dust on top of the water.