SCX on IMCO Transom assy or ITS
#11
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You can run a Imco helmet on an ITS set up but you can not run a Imco Gimbal Ring. The steering rams connect directly to the Merc ITS Gimbal Ring, Imco does not offer a gimbal ring that the steering rams connect directly to. As far as strength, I am told the Imco is stronger but the only failures in Super Vee Class racing have been Standard Bravo HP Gimbals and the Imco setup. Snowy Mountain Brewery, that never lost a race in 3 years, ran an ITS. The JD Byryder Fountain also ran a ITS with no failures. I am currently building a SV Race Boat and am using the ITS. If you are building a pleasure boat with that kind of power, I would feel comfortable with the ITS!
#12
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I have the ITS set up with the IMCO helmets and ITS gimbal rings and it has been a great package. Before I did the SCX conversions, I blew up three Xr drives in as many years. (running 700 hp/side) I did the conversion and went 5 years with out a problem. Last summer I finally locked one up into drive and had to have it rebuilt. Not sure why it let go but it was getting harder and harder to shift and I though it was a linkage issue (I had a few other previous linkage issues) My mistake for not catching it sooner I guess but the other drive looked damn near brand new when we went through it.
#16
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What is Mercury charging for a new ITS now? I was last told around $8300. I have 2 ITS's fresh from rebuild by Collabella Performance (Mercury Racing's Lake X Drive Builder) and I only need one. These are complete rebuild to racing standard for my Super Vee Boat. If you are interested I will sell one complete ITS for $4500 plus shipping!
Let me know if you're interested.
A.J.
239-443-8233
Let me know if you're interested.
A.J.
239-443-8233
#19
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Take a look at this thread here. Theres a couple pics of the SCX on the ITS (on a twin). I don't think it looks out of place like a big bmax.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/d...version-2.html
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/d...version-2.html