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I am building a Rampage. I was originally going to do a jet but have been having second thoughts and am probably going to switch to a v-drive with a 5.7L (350ci) Scorpion (approx 330hp). Can people give me a list of v-drive manufacturers and some opinions on the pros, cons, experience with various drives and whether or not they would be suitable for a boat like the Rampage?

Here's the inboard profile for the v-drive option :

Inboard Profile - V-Drive option. Dimension from aft of cockpit to front of V-Drive: 5' 11" (Will vary).

Rampage Design Page

Glen-L's Inboard Hardware Catalog is a One-Stop-Shop for Casale split case v-drives and related inboard hardware required to complete your inboard installation.
If a transmission is required, the Velvet Drive 71C or 72C 1:1 inline transmissions are hard to beat.

If installation height permits, another option would be to use a Direct or Remote Mount v-drive :

• 350 MAG MPI Velvet Drive 5000V V-Drive Transmission (12°and 15° propshaft angles are shown).

• 350 MAG MPI ZF/Hurth 63IV V-Drive Transmission (12°and 15° propshaft angles are shown).

For transmission specs, suppliers and pricing, check out the V-Drive Section of our website's Transmission Page.

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Chelsea, Quebec

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I have often wondered about the direct mount Vdrives such as 5000V, Liberty, and the ZF. Doesn't the weight and balance move the engine forward with these trannys?
The direct mount tranny does away with the driveshaft & H-joint. Wouldn't the engine then move forward the length of the driveshaft, about 18" or so as compared to a Casale?
Also the gear ratios of the direct mounts don't get the shaft speed of the casale.
Am I correct in my assumptions?

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