Re: How much power through an alpha??
 

I agree with most of the above; it's the sequential shock of getting hard on the throttle, catching air, coming back onto the water and doing it all over again that's death to the innards.

Re: How much power through an alpha??
 

How does the 242 run with 350 hp? I was looking at 242's when i found this boat,I could not pass it up at the price I paid.

Re: How much power through an alpha??
 

I blew both of my alphas.......both were heat related failures on stock power.......change oil often/put a Simrek shower on it..........

Re: How much power through an alpha??
 

i had a 92 206 rinker put in a 400h /350 crate motor imco exhaust(no drive shower )and twice had the pleasure of tearing up the upper gear. i could have been a little more gentile with it but where is the fun in that?? both times it happened you could see it was heat related failures( alpha 1 gen2) hope you have better luck

Re: How much power through an alpha??
 

Alphas with the later, upgraded, forged gears, and a good drive shower, would probably handle 400+ a little. However, it is the torque that will kill it. A strong BB with 400 hp will scatter it if you are not REAL careful. --- Jer

Re: How much power through an alpha??
 

How much are the good gears?Who has them?