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redbud35 01-08-2011 09:36 AM

The one thing a X and XR have in common, is that they are both JUNK!

thirdchildhood 01-08-2011 09:56 AM


Originally Posted by Wet-N-Wild (Post 3291049)
Wow!!!! Really?? So if I add anymore power I need a new drive?? That sucks:(

My Bravo 1X lasted three seasons behind my 496 HO but lasted all of 7 hours when I repowered to the 525. The XR upper/Imco lower has held up well for two seasons now. Some people can get the Bravo 1 to live with big power but I guess they don't drive as aggressively as I do and maybe they have a lower "X".

So, yeah, if you add significant power keep some $ handy for a new drive.....

LAriverratt 01-08-2011 10:11 AM


Originally Posted by redbud35 (Post 3291767)
The one thing a X and XR have in common, is that they are both JUNK!

so what would be your choice of drives on the 496ho-600sci's????

Wet-N-Wild 01-08-2011 10:23 AM


Originally Posted by thirdchildhood (Post 3291785)
My Bravo 1X lasted three seasons behind my 496 HO but lasted all of 7 hours when I repowered to the 525. The XR upper/Imco lower has held up well for two seasons now. Some people can get the Bravo 1 to live with big power but I guess they don't drive as aggressively as I do and maybe they have a lower "X".

So, yeah, if you add significant power keep some $ handy for a new drive.....

Maybe I'll upgrade the drive first

Wet-N-Wild 01-08-2011 10:24 AM


Originally Posted by LAriverratt (Post 3291797)
so what would be your choice of drives on the 496ho-600sci's????

I was wonder the same thing

Gunner 01-08-2011 10:45 AM

Imco SCX upper SC lower

Wet-N-Wild 01-08-2011 12:28 PM


Originally Posted by Gunner (Post 3291818)
Imco SCX upper SC lower

THE SHOP I USE TOLD ME TO GO WITH AN SC WHEN I DO MY ENGINE WORK

rssteiny 01-08-2011 05:34 PM

Im running bravo1s behind my 32 active thunder that has a high x dimention with twin 600 hp 500hps at 90 plus mph at 5600 rpms with minimal problems. Would like to go to xr uppers and imco lowers.

US1 Fountain 01-08-2011 07:31 PM

A buddy has X's on his 35 Cafe with 600hp blowers. No problems. He does drive it with caution though..easy out the hole.

JaayTeee 01-08-2011 11:51 PM


Originally Posted by Wet-N-Wild (Post 3291866)
THE SHOP I USE TOLD ME TO GO WITH AN SC WHEN I DO MY ENGINE WORK

A SC uses mercury XR gears which are still a 50-50 deal on
weather they're junk or not.....If you dont want to worry about it go SCX.


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