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delly 08-27-2010 01:10 PM

how do i figure my pitch so i know what im running?

Dock Holiday 08-27-2010 02:16 PM


Originally Posted by delly (Post 3193153)
how do i figure my pitch so i know what im running?

My guess is a good prop to start with on your set up is a 23 pitch 3 blade. If you cannot get that prop to spin to around 5800 RPM then you have too much prop and need to back down to a 21 pitch. It is spins over 4800 RPM then you have an excess of power and will want to try a larger prop say a 25 pitch.

It is all trial and error based around matching the correct prop that puts your engine where it needs to be at WOT.

Powerquest_Baby!! 08-28-2010 01:58 PM


Originally Posted by Dock Holiday (Post 3193205)
My guess is a good prop to start with on your set up is a 23 pitch 3 blade. If you cannot get that prop to spin to around 5800 RPM then you have too much prop and need to back down to a 21 pitch. It is spins over 4800 RPM then you have an excess of power and will want to try a larger prop say a 25 pitch.

It is all trial and error based around matching the correct prop that puts your engine where it needs to be at WOT.

Dock, he's running a Bravo 3--dual props. He cant just throw on a 23 pitch 3 blade!! LOL!

If its the standard 7.4 litre 454 (not mag) then he should be running a max of 4800 RPM.

delly 08-30-2010 10:56 PM

ok on my props it say 24P So im assuming they are 24 pitch props

Irishtornado 08-30-2010 11:11 PM

that is correct..

Irishtornado 08-30-2010 11:19 PM

IMO you need to take that bravo 3 off there and put a bravo1 on there with 1.5 ratio. If you've already got a 1.5 ratio upper just buy a lower to put on it. Then put a 22p Bravo prop on it or a 23p Mirage Plus. I've got 2 bravo1 lower DWP on both

SmurfOnABoat 08-31-2010 11:34 PM

On my carbed 272, the WOT range was 4200-4600 RPM. I could never get it to go over 4600.

SmurfOnABoat 08-31-2010 11:35 PM

Also, my 272 with a carbed 330hp 454 had a mirage 21 Pitch on it. Ran about 54/55mph @ WOT

AIR TIME 09-01-2010 03:37 PM

you need to check the tach cause to spin two 24p props to 6000rpm is nuts or you are over trimming the drive, a b1 drive will be better for you.


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