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Forum: Formula

07-16-2009, 09:50 PM

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1988 242LS Speed Help

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Posted By oreokid220

Any thoughts guys?

Any thoughts guys?

Forum: Formula

07-14-2009, 01:08 PM

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1988 242LS Speed Help

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Posted By oreokid220

so here is the question, what is the slipping? i...

so here is the question, what is the slipping? i will be at idle in gear and then i will throttle up and the boat will grab nicely and then at around 3000 rpm the revs will jump to 4000 instantly...

Forum: Formula

07-14-2009, 09:01 AM

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1988 242LS Speed Help

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Posted By oreokid220

My thought was that i could over spin the 21...

My thought was that i could over spin the 21 right now meaning I could go well over my redline if i wanted so I thought a taller pitched prop would backthe RPMs down to where I could not overprin the...

Forum: Formula

07-13-2009, 06:26 PM

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1988 242LS Speed Help

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Posted By oreokid220

I agree it does feel like that. I do like the...

I agree it does feel like that. I do like the fast running at lower RPM so how can I get that? Should I try a 23p Mirage three blade?

Forum: Formula

07-13-2009, 11:33 AM

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1988 242LS Speed Help

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Posted By oreokid220

My thoughts exactly, but I checked it and when I...

My thoughts exactly, but I checked it and when I power up to plane the drive is all the way down and I had it down most of the day because of the results I was having.

The increased speed at...

Forum: Formula

07-12-2009, 11:13 PM

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1988 242LS Speed Help

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Posted By oreokid220

These are the results after the new prop.... ...

These are the results after the new prop....

I changed from a 21p Mirage Plus three blade to a 22p Brave 1 four blade.

I found with the new prop I would need less RPMs to get the same speed...

Forum: Formula

06-18-2009, 02:34 PM

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1988 242LS Speed Help

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Posted By oreokid220

That was on the engine dyno with manifolds and...

That was on the engine dyno with manifolds and only half the accessories.

Forum: Formula

06-18-2009, 11:15 AM

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1988 242LS Speed Help

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Posted By oreokid220

Thanks for all the help. I believe my...

Thanks for all the help.

I believe my purchase is going to be a 24p Bravo 4 blade from what I have been hearing and what I have seen from people.

Hopefully I will like it.

Thanks,
...

Forum: Formula

06-02-2009, 09:42 PM

Replies: 30

1988 242LS Speed Help

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Posted By oreokid220

Nothing?

Nothing?

Forum: Formula

06-01-2009, 08:20 AM

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1988 242LS Speed Help

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Posted By oreokid220

Any final suggestions before I go and make a...

Any final suggestions before I go and make a purchase?

I’m looking for a good mid range which will get me off plane as well as something to get my top speed up.

Thanks again guys.

Forum: Formula

08-07-2008, 09:40 PM

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1988 242LS Speed Help

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Posted By oreokid220

I was thinking a 23 four blade bravo from my...

I was thinking a 23 four blade bravo from my research.

How does eveyone think this will handle at lower speeds and holding the boat up?

Thanks everyone.

Jed

Forum: Formula

08-06-2008, 10:15 PM

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1988 242LS Speed Help

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Posted By oreokid220

That speed was on the speedo, but I figured I...

That speed was on the speedo, but I figured I could use it as a baseline for now and then when I get my gps I will know for sure.

I believe it is the plus, but I will check tomorrow.

What is...

Forum: Formula

08-05-2008, 11:26 PM

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1988 242LS Speed Help

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Posted By oreokid220

1988 242LS Speed Help

Well I just tested my boat out on the CT river this weekend and I showed 62mph at 5,000 RPM with a 21 pitch 3 blade mirage and a 454 with 428 dyno hp.

Any thoughts on the next prop to try? Any...

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