How much is too much??

[kevnmcd]

At what hp are you starting to push the limits of a Bravo 1 drive? Just wondering at what hp would you start to worry about blowing a Bravo 1 drive apart. I am talking about a stock one with 1.5:1 gears in it. Thanks for your knowledge/experience.
[ February 06, 2003, 01:35 PM: Message edited by: kevnmcd ]

[HavasuDreamin']

I have heard anything north of 500 PSHP is not a good idea. I'm no expert though!

[XLGPP]

You dont want to push over 450hp. if your going to be pushing 500 I would suggest an XZ. 750+ I would start thinking about an XR.
Call Marc Berman at Bam Marine... He is very good and has the best prices... I just got a XR ($6500) and added a sportmaster gearcase for $9200 total.
BAM MARINE (http://www.go-fast.com/bravo_xr.htm)

[kevnmcd]

I was curious...a buddy just put a whipple on (625hp) with a Bravo 1. How long do you think it will last?

[DogHouse]

It definitely depends on the boat that it's in and how it's driven. I know of a 22 Daytona with nearly 1000hp and a stock Bravo I that's been alive for many seasons. Boat runs north of 120... Then again a stock Bravo on a 30' V and ham fisted driver would be a different story. I made it through a season with 760hp in the 23 Cheetah and didn't hurt the drive. If your friend is careful he may get many years of use at 625hp.
-brian

[XLGPP]

Dog is right.... U can make just about anything work, but if you want to really utilize the performance of your boat/hp, I would advise to have enough drive...
why buy a dragster to putt and cruise?

[superV]

I run a 505/502 with a B1 no Problem just need to be easy on it out of the hole.But that does not mean you cant jump out either!

[Risky Business]

I has over 250 hrs on my 25 Advantage v-bottom. 500 HP with Whipple for about 625 ponies. Not one drive problem. Tell him not to go drag racing and he'll be fine.

[playdeep]

Buddy of mine has a older(non-step bottom)27ft. Fountain that is built like a tank(i.e.Heavy).
For the past 5 yrs. he has run a 750+hp. blower motor.
The thing has a stock bravo1 that has never been apart,original bearings,shafts,etc...
...blown up 3 motors but not a single drive issue.
He even ran the last AHBA poker run,started with the second group and ran pretty hard the whole run
Go figure.

[XLGPP]

Buddy of mine has a older(non-step bottom)27ft. Fountain that is built like a tank(i.e.Heavy).
For the past 5 yrs. he has run a 750+hp. blower motor.
The thing has a stock bravo1 that has never been apart,original bearings,shafts,etc...
...blown up 3 motors but not a single drive issue.
He even ran the last AHBA poker run,started with the second group and ran pretty hard the whole run
Go figure.
WOW!!! that should be on Ripley's believe it or not...

[playdeep]

XLGPP,
I agree,you might know the boat,it used to be at the Butte every weekend.White boat ,says ADRENALINE on the side in big red letters,he now keeps the boat in Havasu.
BTW,what did you ever decide on that XZ drive that you had?
Give me a call,talk some boat :D

[XLGPP]

PLAY... I dont remember that boat, maybe if I saw it. Did you get that boat you were looking at? I still have that drive. If your interested gimme a call.
btw...where the hell this this cold weather come from... almost 80 here all last week, then snows last night. I was getting ready to hit the lake.