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Rush
05-11-2009, 05:18 PM
I want to install a 496 in place of a 454. This is a 90 27ft. stingray with a bravo 1 out drive. The guy at the dealer tells me I have to install a bravo1X transom assembly. Is he right? I wanted to install a better drive anyway like a XR, XZ or 1x. Will any of this bolt up correctly? Thanks for any help. :confused:
Sydwayz
05-11-2009, 05:33 PM
Get a hold of "Dave M" on either board. He did this on this 24' Superboat and knows the whole process.
Rush
05-11-2009, 10:14 PM
Get a hold of "Dave M" on either board. He did this on this 24' Superboat and knows the whole process.

Thanks, I did some searching on some of his info and others on this .
phragle
05-12-2009, 12:12 AM
its a stingray... all you need is a magic cut down alpha and you will be well into tripple digits.....
Perlmudder
05-12-2009, 01:03 AM
its a stingray... all you need is a magic cut down alpha and you will be well into tripple digits.....

you just went there!:26:
Lakeside
05-13-2009, 08:58 AM
The 496 engines are longer than the 454/502's when dressed, so make sure you have enough room. Also the B1 X is now the standard issue drive & has been for a while when buying a 496 Mag Ho.. That said if you are not an abusive driver you can run a std B1 on it.. Hope this helps.. ;) Jamie / Lakeside Restorations

BTW, Rush we are just a few hrs north of you incase we can be of service.. :)