do i need to run a drive with reverse rotation

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10-15-2007 | 08:31 AM

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rdoactive

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Just a note, 454s and alphas are not a good combo. Merc offered them in a 1.36? ratio for a year or two, but I think too many alphas blew up. Consider bravos or small blocks.

10-16-2007 | 09:20 AM

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hoozeyurdaddy

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Originally Posted by hoozeyurdaddy

with your application it will be fine.

let me clairify<Twin alpha's spinning in the same direction will work, theve been doing it for years, counter-rotating drive are the best way to go. But if working with limited funds, same direction rotation will work.

02-18-2008 | 07:17 PM

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Comanche3Six

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Originally Posted by dj_merk_e

I am building a 30 ft scarab with 2 454 motors trying to find out if i need a reverse rotation drive. If i do can i have a drive that is standard rotation reversed, also if i put on team g intakes with holley carbs will this screw up the way a otherwise stock motor runs or should i run stock intakes and carbs

please help thanks

You sound like your ripping off another OSO member, I'm guessing his name is Andy?

02-18-2008 | 08:38 PM

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MOBILEMERCMAN

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Originally Posted by dj_merk_e

so you say i should run one left rotating lower does it matter what side i install it on

Also any one ever hear of a alpha drive being built to bravo specs if so what does that mean and how can i tell what gears or in a drive. i think i will need to match gear ratio i believe if im wrong please let me know thank you all i realy appreciate the help

He got it all figured out.. DJ clueless