v-drive info please

[502procharger]

ok, i have no v-drive experiance but i am thinking about using one on my turbine project. my question has 2 parts. first, what is the smallest angle v-drive they make,it will determine how much of an angle i must mount the turbine on. Next, can this drives handle the 1350 hp turbine?. i do not need the v-drive to shift(if they do that) i am running it back to a b-max so i will be able to shift from that. Any info from you guys would be great.
[ November 17, 2002, 06:16 PM: Message edited by: 502procharger ]

[havasulew]

Not sure about angle, smallest I've heard has been 10. To answer the question regarding hp. If a v-drive can handle a top fuel motor it could handle 1350 hp pretty easily. I'd really be worried about the B-max.

[VD CRUISER]

Casale makes or did make a 8 deg. case.

[superdave013]

They do make an 8 degree but you should try and stay with a 10 as gears are easy to find used. One can be built up to handle that amount of power real easy.
What kind of boat is this going in?
[ November 17, 2002, 07:18 PM: Message edited by: superdave013 ]

[Rexone]

If you're going to run this vdrive in an endurance type situation, I'd consider using heavy duty gears. If it's for 1/4 mile blasts probably not necessary. just my .02 from what I've seen break over the years.