Gear Ratio Bravo 2?

hudman

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is there a way to tell the gear ratio on a bravo 2 outdrive by the serial number? approx how much horsepower will these units take? its almost boating season guys!! :)
 

Don S

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Re: Gear Ratio Bravo 2?

They use them on all the MPI bigblocks and diesels, what are you wanting to put on it, I don't ever remember seeing a specific number for the max HP rating.<br /><br />
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hudman

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Re: Gear Ratio Bravo 2?

Don, cant get to lower unit right now, serial number according to owners manual is 0k097922. will this help? My 5.7 260 dropped a valve, have a new 383mpi coming next week, hope to see a huge difference in performance
 

Don S

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Re: Gear Ratio Bravo 2?

It's a 2.20:1 ratio. That 383 won't even put a strain on the Bravo II.
 
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