SCX or SCX-4
04-30-2020 | 07:50 AM
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I have considered the NXT, however it is a lot of work to convert vs an SCX. Plus the NXT transmission is a weak link when you get over 700 hp, and if I had to guess, in stock form, the SCX is stronger. Yes you can replace the NXT transmission with the BAM conversion but that is $15k plus. If I could find a good deal on an NXT set up, I would consider it. As far as costs go, SCX-4 used maybe $22-23k. SCX uppers used- maybe $16K.
The Six is just too heavy. They only made a few 39 with 6's. The Bravo and NXT boats are better balanced. Plus with the Six, you would have to move the engines from a full stagger to a short stagger. There isn't room to run a full stagger. I want to keep the engine low in the boat, so anything with a velvet transmission is out. Otherwise, I would have installed the Arneson setup I had. That would clearly be the best option, but that is way too much work!
So the best option for this boat is, SCX or NXT. If I leave the engines as they are, maybe Bravos with Drive Guardians.
The Six is just too heavy. They only made a few 39 with 6's. The Bravo and NXT boats are better balanced. Plus with the Six, you would have to move the engines from a full stagger to a short stagger. There isn't room to run a full stagger. I want to keep the engine low in the boat, so anything with a velvet transmission is out. Otherwise, I would have installed the Arneson setup I had. That would clearly be the best option, but that is way too much work!
So the best option for this boat is, SCX or NXT. If I leave the engines as they are, maybe Bravos with Drive Guardians.
04-30-2020 | 10:25 AM
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Gee thank you... Adding some transmissions isnt the end of the world as if its dual drive shaft, i would imagine you could shorten the drive shaft to accommodate the trans...
04-30-2020 | 09:29 PM
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04-30-2020 | 10:07 PM
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HA, it is far too easy to let these projects snowball out of control. The next thing you know, you have $100k wrapped up in your drive upgrade. When I looked at the boat, I knew the Bravos were coming off, but the upgrade had to be easy. Sure the ultimate set up might be 6s with NXT transom assemblies , and the BAM NXT transmission upgrade. However, when all is said and done, you would have an easy $100k into that.
I do appreciate the opinions, however, this needs to be a no glass work project.
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05-01-2020 | 05:59 AM
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The BAM trannies also add another 6-7” of set back I believe. That would have to be figured in your X dim then. And then you really have these drives with cleavers hanging out past the swim platform.
05-01-2020 | 08:14 AM
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05-01-2020 | 08:28 AM
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very rare for a v bottom to have 2 driveline setups vs 1 plug in and 1 driveline. I know the silver 39 gtx did but again it’s rare
05-01-2020 | 08:53 AM
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