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Old 07-16-2014, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by indysupra
What ratios is the trs setup? 60mph, 4300 rpm and 21's don't add up
Not sure on the ratios. But that's what the tachs are saying and the speed is from gps. I'll check on the ratios tomorrow.
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Old 07-16-2014, 08:02 PM
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my guess is you need around 5000 rpm with 1.5 ratio to run 60 mph with a 21 pitch...
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Thats what I was thinking.
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Old 07-16-2014, 10:36 PM
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Looks like I need to look at the props again. I'm sure they're 21 pitch. I'll report back tomorrow guys lol.
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Here's the prop, 21 pitch..



I saw 60 mph on my friends app on his phone. The likelihood of both tachs being off the same amount I would think would be very low.
Did they make different ratio TRS drives?
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01scarab29 built twin 383s around 400 hp and is in that MPH range.
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Old 07-17-2014, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Captain YARRR
01scarab29 built twin 383s around 400 hp and is in that MPH range.
In the 60 or 70 range?
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Just spin your props in, that will get ya close.........
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I think he's low 70s
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My 31 Scarab Viper ran 76 mph with 500 carb engines approx 470 per side .26 labbed b1's for props.
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