Velvet Drive 72C/ Mercruiser 6.2?

[drs3317]

I am repowering because the old 5.7 is dead. The transmission is a Velvet Drive 72C and was recently rebuilt. I have come across a deal on a newer mercruiser 6.2 Horizon. I know it can turn more RPMs but not sure, maybe 5200 WOT. But will the Velvet drive handle this motor?

[Jango]

The Velvet Drive 72C is supposed to handle up to 475HP @4200 rpm, less HP at higher rpm,s. Provide adequate cooling (use a larger trans cooler)and it should be OK.