Alpa One Outdrive

[brendanstl]

I had some engine problems once again so I took the old 350 mag out of the boat, tore it down and found that o spun a bearing. I was talking to my father today and he offered me his 400 bored 30 over which is a 406, there is no way I'm passing that one up.

I was wondering if my alpha one will live up to the HP of the 406. I understand that if I beat on it all day it probably won't but if I take it easy it may. What is everyone.es opinion on this?

 

[brendanstl]

Re: Alpa One Outdrive

Anyone? I just want to bump this back to the top

 

[wilyesteve]

Re: Alpa One Outdrive

They say the Alpha 1 is good up to 300hp.

If you want to push it, it might not be a bad idea to have a spare outdrive...

 

[stackz]

Re: Alpa One Outdrive

I would think the problem would be with holeshots due to the torque more than anything else and shearing of the gear teeth or exploding the universal joints.

though, just because its a 406 doesnt mean it cant be detuned...you could put a smaller cam in it and use the stock intake/carb on it to help choke it on making power.

 

[emilsr]

Re: Alpa One Outdrive

How many hours are on the drive now?

 

[cr2k]

Re: Alpa One Outdrive

Considering Merc puts Bravo drives on it higher end SBCs I would say the life would be shortened proportionately to the throttle used.