502whipple with bravo 1
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10-17-2006, 08:01 PM
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Re: 502whipple with bravo 1
The answer is yes you can. The question is how long will it last?
Having been down a similar road (ProCharged) and a lot of "profesionals" telling me no problem, I have learned as many the weak link will break.
A recent conversation with a Merc tech stated that a Bravo 1 was really not intended for much over 400 HP. That said it's a role of the dice they say if you stay out of the boost, don't get in and out of throttles hard and keep it in the water you can make one live a while.
Not sure of your expected HP and weight of your boat but I would consider a drive upgrade at the same time I chose B-Max afer breaking 4 uppers and the "profesionals" telling me to try another. $$$$ cha ching.
Good luck whatever you decide.
Having been down a similar road (ProCharged) and a lot of "profesionals" telling me no problem, I have learned as many the weak link will break.
A recent conversation with a Merc tech stated that a Bravo 1 was really not intended for much over 400 HP. That said it's a role of the dice they say if you stay out of the boost, don't get in and out of throttles hard and keep it in the water you can make one live a while.
Not sure of your expected HP and weight of your boat but I would consider a drive upgrade at the same time I chose B-Max afer breaking 4 uppers and the "profesionals" telling me to try another. $$$$ cha ching.
Good luck whatever you decide.
10-17-2006, 08:29 PM
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Re: 502whipple with bravo 1
should i take my chances with the bravo or should i go with the b- max?
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10-17-2006, 08:31 PM
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I went through 2 Bravo 1 drives. Completely grenaded the uppers. 502 Whipple charged on a 26ft boat. I put an XR drive on this summer and made it through the whole season with no problems. (knock on wood) The Bravo 1 drive is definitely the weak link. By the way, after destroying my first drive, I was easy on the stick coming out of the hole and still managed to blow up a second drive. Both drives were the newer style and had less than 50 hours.
10-17-2006, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Magnum25
should i take my chances with the bravo or should i go with the b- max?
My two cents
10-17-2006, 08:58 PM
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Define cheap. You can get a hold of Dean at the Bravo Shop for B-Max he will help with pricing. (239) 454-6593
Not sure of your budget but be careful of weak links they always break. Two Bravo's or 1 1/2 XR's pay for a B-Max
Not sure of your budget but be careful of weak links they always break. Two Bravo's or 1 1/2 XR's pay for a B-Max
10-17-2006, 09:11 PM
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I'm not sure on a B-Max, but the two Bravo 1's and XR I bought from Offshore Performance Specialties. Call Donny at 239-489-0884. He's very helpful Also, their website is www.offshoreperformance.com. I did a lot of shopping around and he definitely had the best prices. He shipped it to me in Northern Illinois via UPS. Last I checked, the website I mentioned above was down.
10-18-2006, 12:46 PM
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Re: 502whipple with bravo 1
I went through a B-1 on my 27' Fountain pretty quick with a Whippled 502. I now run an IMCO SC and have had no problems to date with the drive.
