Bravos on a Cafe Racer?
 

I am considering a Cafe Racer that has Bravos on it, some people that I talk to seem to think that this is a bad setup for such a heavy boat.

Any insight on this?

Re: Bravos on a Cafe Racer?
 

You will be fine, just don't pull any holeshots and let off the sticks when you catch air. How much power is it running? There are many people on the board who are running Bravo's on Cafe Racers. They are great boats. Cignificant is running blown 502s (I think 650HP)without any problems. You might want to PM him, he is a cool dude and knows his stuff.

Re: Bravos on a Cafe Racer?
 

Bravos are common on TG's. Mine has Bravos with 600's :) . Keep the HP below 525 and you will not turn your prop shaft splines into a fancy candy cane spiral design. :D

Re: Bravos on a Cafe Racer?
 

Ditto on the above opinions.

Re: Bravos on a Cafe Racer?
 

The way you drive and throttle boats you need #6's!!!!!!!
Just joken

Re: Bravos on a Cafe Racer?
 

J Bonz I know.....I like to run hard in the rough :cool:


the boat has 500 horseys in front of the Bravos coming from a pair of built gen 5 454's

thanks for the opinions guys.

j bonz you goin to the Casino tonight?

Re: Bravos on a Cafe Racer?
 

Headin to the Bay tommorow around noon. Might stop by on sunday
Hammer down. I'll talk to ya later.

Re: Bravos on a Cafe Racer?
 

I think I know the boat that you are talking about and the current owner has`nt had any problems that I know of. If you hav`nt seen this boat in person yet your in for a treat. If I were in the market for a Cafe, I`d buy it in a heartbeat.

Re: Bravos on a Cafe Racer?
 

Hey Thrill show us some Pics or links

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Powell's boat?

Re: Bravos on a Cafe Racer?
 

Cafe should be fine....you can always up grade as time goes on........It's still a Cafe. cb

Re: Bravos on a Cafe Racer?
 

Greg told me yesterday it was sold. BTW whats with the signature. You selling the Cig already?

Re: Bravos on a Cafe Racer?
 

I never had a problem with that set-up.

Had 2000 / 502 Mag MPI's pushing bravo's on a 1994 Cafe.

Re: Bravos on a Cafe Racer?
 

Ditto, and I had 600hp in front of them.

Re: Bravos on a Cafe Racer?
 

Have them on a cafe I recently bought, w/ 515 hp. No problems. I would reccomend external steering to save the gimbles. Previous owner had problems and none since installing steering.

Dan

Re: Bravos on a Cafe Racer?
 

thanks a ton for all the info guys.

Tony,
Did you ever buy that cafe....................... :)

I've got mild blowers on 502's with my Cafe.

Knock on wood, I haven't had any trouble yet. I treat it accordingly....

I have HP 500 EFI's with Whipples turning Bravo XR's on my 1995 Cafe... all you need for long life is to keep the testosterone guage in the green. As mentioned above, I believe the external hydraulic steering is a must.

i have TRS:eek:
-Mike

I know where there is one ???