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mira boater 08-14-2016 12:59 PM

drive swap alpha 1 gen 2 to bravo one
 
what would i need to go from a alpha to bravo 1 its on a baja hot shot i swapped out the 4.3 to a 5.7 the alpha had a 1.8 ratio i figure i would be better off buying a used bravo 1.5 than changing the gears in my alpha

87MagnumII 08-14-2016 08:38 PM


Originally Posted by mira boater (Post 4470815)
what would i need to go from a alpha to bravo 1 its on a baja hot shot i swapped out the 4.3 to a 5.7 the alpha had a 1.8 ratio i figure i would be better off buying a used bravo 1.5 than changing the gears in my alpha

Find a used alpha and bolt it on. You have to change the transom assemblies and setup the engine for a bravo style impeller pump. Lots of time and money involved unless you plan on going with big block power later on its not worth it, in my opinion.

SB 08-14-2016 08:55 PM

Stay with an Alfalfa.

Crude Intentions 08-14-2016 09:15 PM

350 keep the alpha. Used alphas are everywhere.

SB 08-14-2016 09:19 PM


Originally Posted by I.C.U.Lookin (Post 4470941)
350 keep the alpha. Used alphas are everywhere.

Yup. And new Aftermarket complete drives,uppers, and lowers are relatively cheap.

Rookie 08-14-2016 10:13 PM

Yup, maybe they will come out with a Bravo upper soon.

http://www.sterndrive.cc/Mercruiser-Sterndrive.html

mira boater 08-15-2016 10:13 AM

Thanks for the help I will look for an alpha with a 1.5 ratio

Mr Maine 08-15-2016 02:06 PM

Also, the gear change is done in the upper so that is all you need if you find one. The SEI one is 750$ new.


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