How much power through an alpha??
10-15-2005 | 06:33 PM
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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.
10-15-2005 | 10:56 PM
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From: Olmsted Falls,Ohio Marblehead,Oh
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.
10-17-2005 | 05:06 PM
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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
10-17-2005 | 06:22 PM
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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
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