Just got an email back from Nauti-Marine and David Scott said "Scott,
We don't get into engine/drive modifications other than our own. Sorry but you will need to contact someone else.
Nauti Marine Inc."

Bring them here to Cincinnati...We have the guy. No BS & smoke up the rear like.......

Who would that be??

Scott - since you're located in Belleville, have you thought about contacting Gruninger's Performance Marine in Pontoon Beach? Clark's number is 618-797-2628. The kind of work you described in your e-mail is something they should be able to handle (not sure about your Bravo3 though). Otherwise, CPR mentioned above is good as well as Advanced Marine (573-216-1850) at LOTO. Hope this is helpful.
Dave Scott

Or send them to Cleveland,Ohio a bit futher north......

Do NOT have any work done by Bruce Dudley... if he is even still around. BAD experiences here on OSO in the past few years.

Mark Kinser Racing Engines, Des Moines, Iowa. Mark Has Built Dozens Of Marine Engines Most Of Them Are In Boats Of All Sizes Roaming Lake Of The Ozarks. From Mild To Very,very Wild. His Phone Number Is 515-986-4500. By The Way Mark Is A Boater Him Self And Has A Place At The Lake.

I have to admit, I am getting very discouraged about doing this project with a bravo 3. Many opinions are leaning towards blowing out the outdrive, and I obviously am not too much into that idea. However, if i find a great deal on a 1.5:1 bravo 1, maybe I'll do it... just can't make up my freakin mind.... I got the need... the need, for the speed... its like uhhhhh, crack? Kilokat, thank you for the info. I have not heard of them before!!

Yep.....There is another guy I am very impressed by...
Dean Gellner. Another "Straight Shooter"

I bought my boat from Gruninger's. They were very nice to deal with. If he can't help you, I would bet he could stear you in the right direction.