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noyzee 02-20-2009 08:46 AM

what prop would you run?
 
2003 26 ZT 375hp 496

seems the stock 4 blade is not cutting it.
i love the 4 blade and want to stick with it. im always fully loaded with stuff, people and beer, and love the way it comes out of the hole.
im willing to give up the 2mph. however the stocker seems to be hitting the rev limiter, so im thinking a little prop tweak will help that and maybe get me some speed.
any ideas?
im guessing bblades?

noyzee 02-20-2009 09:29 AM

i found these guys as well.
anyone ever run there prop?

hydromotive

PURPLE HORNET 02-21-2009 01:44 AM


Originally Posted by noyzee (Post 2804573)
2003 26 ZT 375hp 496

seems the stock 4 blade is not cutting it.
i love the 4 blade and want to stick with it. im always fully loaded with stuff, people and beer, and love the way it comes out of the hole.
im willing to give up the 2mph. however the stocker seems to be hitting the rev limiter, so im thinking a little prop tweak will help that and maybe get me some speed.
any ideas?
im guessing bblades?

What pitch do you have now in a 4 blade

noyzee 02-23-2009 09:36 AM

thanks for the info.
i forget the pitch now. i think it was 26, its a 15 1/4" bravo.

i spoke to the guys at hydro, they said told me what prop to get. said i have 30 days to try it, if it works great, if not send it back within 30 days and they will work up a new one. this can go untill its perfect. i can not lab it tho, if i do, i own it. so i figured i would test it, if it works i will throw the stock one back on, send it back and have them lab it. he claims 1-4 mph out of the prop and 1-2 mph out of the lab, and 0-1 mph with the nose cone


anyone ever do a computer remap? i run 93 all the time, is there any power to be had from a tune? i know with the cars, i do allot with the chevy, ls motor in the camaro's, vetts etc etc and on a stock car i can get a good 13-20 hp out of a box stock car. add an air filter and a few miss bolt ons that gain 5 hp and then retune and get another 5.
any help would be great.

PURPLE HORNET 02-23-2009 04:58 PM

A nose cone is useless unless you are atleast running 80 on that Checkmate. It could even slow you down

noyzee 02-24-2009 08:40 AM


Originally Posted by PURPLE HORNET (Post 2806934)
A nose cone is useless unless you are atleast running 80 on that Checkmate. It could even slow you down

thanks for the info. that said, you just saved me $120

Uncle Dave 02-24-2009 08:44 AM


Originally Posted by noyzee (Post 2804607)
i found these guys as well.
anyone ever run there prop?

hydromotive

Hydromotive makes a superb prop - cant go wrong.
Ive run them for a decade. they ship on time, they can mod the prop to add or pull rpm as you order.

Good company.

Uncle Dave

noyzee 02-24-2009 08:58 AM


Originally Posted by Uncle Dave (Post 2807435)
Hydromotive makes a superb prop - cant go wrong.
Ive run them for a decade. they ship on time, they can mod the prop to add or pull rpm as you order.

Good company.

Uncle Dave

cool, i think this is going to be what i do.

they seemed very reasonable, and smart etc, i feel comfortable with going with them

Reality Check 02-28-2009 05:09 PM

BBlades is great. Been running a 26p lab on a 28zt/500hp=73mph all day long. Can't go wrong with Brett!

Magic Medicine 03-05-2009 09:04 AM


Originally Posted by Reality Check (Post 2810937)
BBlades is great. Been running a 26p lab on a 28zt/500hp=73mph all day long. Can't go wrong with Brett!

This my old ride and Brett does a prop right, totally better handling, cruise, aceleration than a stock merc wheel!


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