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Old 06-22-2012 | 04:45 PM
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Anyone know what the max rpm a bravo 3 will handle? We have one behind a 383 scorpion. Not sure if it will like turning 6000-6400 rpm.

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Old 06-25-2012 | 04:13 PM
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Merc tech line said no problem.
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Old 06-26-2012 | 06:07 AM
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6500 is as far as I would go with stock bearings in the upper. Above that, I would start being concerned about bearing heat.

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