How much HP can "new" Bravo's
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Re: How much HP can "new" Bravo's
Scott.
There must be a 1001 threads on the Bravo One drive within the archives of OSO. Do a search on the Bravo drive as this question seems to get asked quite often. You will find a TON of info.
There must be a 1001 threads on the Bravo One drive within the archives of OSO. Do a search on the Bravo drive as this question seems to get asked quite often. You will find a TON of info.
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Re: How much HP can "new" Bravo's
There have been sveral threads on this subject, one more will not hurt.
RIce Hauler had 625 Zul's, never lost one.
I have (had) 600 hawks and twisted the prop shafts like candy canes after 125 hours.
I now have 700's being installed this week. As long as I do not do hole shots, slam the throttles like a dragster or try to to get air time like an airplane (keep them in the water) I do not anticipate any problems.
If you want to run like a maniacle race boat driver, install IMCO drives or 3's or higher.
RIce Hauler had 625 Zul's, never lost one.
I have (had) 600 hawks and twisted the prop shafts like candy canes after 125 hours.
I now have 700's being installed this week. As long as I do not do hole shots, slam the throttles like a dragster or try to to get air time like an airplane (keep them in the water) I do not anticipate any problems.
If you want to run like a maniacle race boat driver, install IMCO drives or 3's or higher.
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Re: How much HP can "new" Bravo's
I saw some prior threads, but they were the old style Bravo's. And, agreed, the driver is the key, I have sen them hold up on 800+ HP blower motors, and get blown up behind stock 454 Mags...
I'm curious about the new "Volvocruiser" version. I have an opportunity to buy a B-1 complete, looking to put it behind 600 + HP and a bunch of torque.... Did not se a thread about them yet
I'm curious about the new "Volvocruiser" version. I have an opportunity to buy a B-1 complete, looking to put it behind 600 + HP and a bunch of torque.... Did not se a thread about them yet
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Re: How much HP can "new" Bravo's
I had KE675s on a 37 A.T. Blew up a few, part of the reason I blame now was cause when put into nuetral, the engine rpms would spike up to 1300rpms. TMP fixed the KE's, you have to wait 10-15 sec. before they go back down and then engage forword or reverse. Very hard when docking. Im sold on anything with a tranny, No more bravos for me. Jeff
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Re: How much HP can "new" Bravo's
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Yeah, that's another part of the equation for me.. Different ballpark maybe, same equation..
I currently have a TRS, thinking of either the Bravo or scrapping the Merctrans and going to a BAM or Velvet drive and keeping the TRS...
Yeah, that's another part of the equation for me.. Different ballpark maybe, same equation..
I currently have a TRS, thinking of either the Bravo or scrapping the Merctrans and going to a BAM or Velvet drive and keeping the TRS...
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Re: How much HP can "new" Bravo's
Originally Posted by NordicHeat
I think the question here is the "BRAND NEW" style Bravo. 2005 version, not the old stand by...
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Originally Posted by NordicHeat
I think the question here is the "BRAND NEW" style Bravo. 2005 version, not the old stand by...
Guess I'll be sticking with the TRS for now...