pitts1313

I'm suppose to get my engines sometime within the next two weeks. I got my parts from RMBuilder. We set the goal for my rebuilt 454 mags at 500hp (475 hp for sure) at 5200 rpms. The previous owner had labbed three blade Mirage 24" props that topped out at 74 mph with the stock 385 hp mags. Probably going to test some props from bblades. But if i got enough info as to what works might buy a use set for a baseline before buying a new set to lab. Can you guys with 32's with 502's or hp500's tell me what prop, pitch, hp and mph you are running? Thanks Brian

Wildman_grafix

2000 32, HP500EFI steps are a bit different then yours, don't know if that will make a difference.
28 hydro's.

5000 r.p.m. 83m.p.h on GPS, small chop, nearly full tank, 3 guys, 70 degrees.

Before I had the props worked on, 5 guys and my wife, temp mid 80's, dead flat water, 5000 r.p.m. 82 gps.

I used to see 5200 when it was just me and the wife before I had props worked on.
Bravo 1 1.5 ratio

pitts1313

Yep, I think your step is an 1" taller, and a foot closer to the rear. Don't know why the previous owner went with 3 blades. I have two sets identical, labbed! everything I have read states the Hydro IV's or the Bravo four blade works good on the hull. I will be really happy with 83-85mph. thanks Wild.

Anyone else have some props and numbers info to share? or opinions?