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Installing a 454 that has a Velvet drive transmission that I am removing and changing to a Bravo drive. If I am correct I will need the flywheel, bellhousing, coupler, and starter ?? Not sure what or if I am missing something. Any input would be greatly appreciated. I would be interested if there are any parts available. The Velvet drive is available as well. Any input would be greatly appreciated - thanks in advance !!

You do not need the flywheel, just bolt up the coupling to the one you have.

What model velvet drive, I may have some parts to trade you

Thanks for the help - the Velvet drive tag reads: Model 10-18-006 1.91:1 ratio
Since I can't use any of the parts from the drive I'll leave the starter, bellhousing, etc. on it if that helps
Let me know, thank you !!

I do believe you will have to remove the ring gear and flip it over. When the starter is on the back side the ring gear is turning the opposite direction. I have a coupler possible bell housing but i am not positive about that. And a backing plate.
I did the same to my 86 scarab panther that had trs drives on. Since you have to move the engine back you may consider raising the x dimension a couple inches

Let me know about your parts, thank you. Question on the coupler - reading posts it appears there is a standard and a heavier duty version. Motor has a ProCharger and is making close to 600hp. Which coupler do you have ??

I have the standard one which i have ran 800 hp behind them without any issues. Not the extra one i have though

Let me know about the bellhousing, etc & prices - thanks for your input !!

pics of coupler

Don't forget you also have to move the engine back about 10'' to 12''.

1.91 ratio. this is a shaft boat engine you picked up. NOT a TRS velvet drive. is the boat you are installing it in already a Bravo boat? did it come with any of the parts? where is the starter? down low on the engine where it goes in a car-I/O? or on top pointing towards the transom? if that case the ring gear is in the wrong place for your needs. please tell me you are not converting a shaft boat to Bravo...