mira boater

what would i need to go from a alpha to bravo 1 its on a baja hot shot i swapped out the 4.3 to a 5.7 the alpha had a 1.8 ratio i figure i would be better off buying a used bravo 1.5 than changing the gears in my alpha

87MagnumII

Find a used alpha and bolt it on. You have to change the transom assemblies and setup the engine for a bravo style impeller pump. Lots of time and money involved unless you plan on going with big block power later on its not worth it, in my opinion.

SB

iTrader: (1)

Stay with an Alfalfa.

Crude Intentions

iTrader: (1)

350 keep the alpha. Used alphas are everywhere.

SB

iTrader: (1)

Yup. And new Aftermarket complete drives,uppers, and lowers are relatively cheap.

Rookie

iTrader: (4)

Yup, maybe they will come out with a Bravo upper soon.

http://www.sterndrive.cc/Mercruiser-Sterndrive.html

mira boater

Thanks for the help I will look for an alpha with a 1.5 ratio

Mr Maine

Also, the gear change is done in the upper so that is all you need if you find one. The SEI one is 750$ new.