Drive ratio
01-15-2017, 06:26 PM
#21
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Either ratio will work, in theory one would think 1.36 with X prop would work out the same as a 1.50 with Y prop but for some reason there's a black art behind gear ratios that takes trial and error.
I would go with the 1.50.
The SCX is a great drive especially spinning bravo and maximus style props. I do not like the SCX-4. If you want to spin offshore style props go with the Arneson, X-Power, or #6.
There's NO WAY I would run over 600HP through a B-Max, SC, or XR lower of any sort. They all use JUNK XR gears. The slight speed lose is worth the reliability of the SCX lower.
If you run rough water also consider a MDC drive gaurdian.
Just remember the only drives actually rated to handle 1000hp are Mercury #6, M8, X-Power, Twin Disc Arneson ASD8.
Sounds like a sweet boat and engine post pics!
I would go with the 1.50.
The SCX is a great drive especially spinning bravo and maximus style props. I do not like the SCX-4. If you want to spin offshore style props go with the Arneson, X-Power, or #6.
There's NO WAY I would run over 600HP through a B-Max, SC, or XR lower of any sort. They all use JUNK XR gears. The slight speed lose is worth the reliability of the SCX lower.
If you run rough water also consider a MDC drive gaurdian.
Just remember the only drives actually rated to handle 1000hp are Mercury #6, M8, X-Power, Twin Disc Arneson ASD8.
Sounds like a sweet boat and engine post pics!
Last edited by offshorexcursion; 01-15-2017 at 06:36 PM.
01-15-2017, 06:32 PM
#22
Good idea, should be a fun ride, best of luck to you !
01-15-2017, 07:55 PM
#23
Either ratio will work, in theory one would think 1.36 with X prop would work out the same as a 1.50 with Y prop but for some reason there's a black art behind gear ratios that takes trial and error.
I would go with the 1.50.
The SCX is a great drive especially spinning bravo and maximus style props. I do not like the SCX-4. If you want to spin offshore style props go with the Arneson, X-Power, or #6.
There's NO WAY I would run over 600HP through a B-Max, SC, or XR lower of any sort. They all use JUNK XR gears. The slight speed lose is worth the reliability of the SCX lower.
If you run rough water also consider a MDC drive gaurdian.
Just remember the only drives actually rated to handle 1000hp are Mercury #6, M8, X-Power, Twin Disc Arneson ASD8.
I would go with the 1.50.
The SCX is a great drive especially spinning bravo and maximus style props. I do not like the SCX-4. If you want to spin offshore style props go with the Arneson, X-Power, or #6.
There's NO WAY I would run over 600HP through a B-Max, SC, or XR lower of any sort. They all use JUNK XR gears. The slight speed lose is worth the reliability of the SCX lower.
If you run rough water also consider a MDC drive gaurdian.
Just remember the only drives actually rated to handle 1000hp are Mercury #6, M8, X-Power, Twin Disc Arneson ASD8.
