Alpha L/H- Who has experience?
02-06-2003, 08:55 AM
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JimmyBaja,
Here's something that relates to your topic.
If you are considering switching to Bravo's, you will need to increase the horse power of your engines. I have spoken to people that have done this swap and they have lost speed. My guess is it's the larger gears in the Bravo's that are harder to turn and the larger lower unit creating more drag.
Here's something that relates to your topic.
If you are considering switching to Bravo's, you will need to increase the horse power of your engines. I have spoken to people that have done this swap and they have lost speed. My guess is it's the larger gears in the Bravo's that are harder to turn and the larger lower unit creating more drag.
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02-06-2003, 02:12 PM
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Dont forget, Bravos are a few hundred pounds more than an Alpha. I would bet the standard Bravo 1.5 is what that Alpha is at now with the big blocks.
I know in some drives you can flip a switch to get reverse direction, can you do that in an Alpha? I would like to try that and see if anything is gained out of it.
Tommy
I know in some drives you can flip a switch to get reverse direction, can you do that in an Alpha? I would like to try that and see if anything is gained out of it.
Tommy
02-07-2003, 05:50 AM
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I am looking for a good deal on an alpha counter rotating drive. So if anyone knows of a new or rebuilt around, let me know.
Replacing with Bravos is more than I want to speed on this boat. I'll upgrade instead to a newer model in a couple years.
Thanks, Jim
Replacing with Bravos is more than I want to speed on this boat. I'll upgrade instead to a newer model in a couple years.
Thanks, Jim
02-07-2003, 05:54 AM
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Jimmy- try sterndrive.com
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