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badluck 09-24-2009 06:14 AM

-93 (non step) 27 Fever, 4,5" below.
HP500, 70 mph / 5200rpm with a 14,5X24 4 blade Mach prop.
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osur866 09-24-2009 07:23 AM


Originally Posted by jeffswav (Post 2959381)
I assume you were at 7" before the shortie. What gains did you see with the shortie drive?

Yes I was around 7 before shortie, total gains 3-3 1/2 shortie and labbed prop, better handleing boat at WOT also. Takes a little longer to plan, runns flatter but better handleing overall

Philm 09-24-2009 03:42 PM

2.5" prop shaft height. ITS box. Bravo 1 32" Labbed.

Boat ran a personal best of 102mph.

risingsun 09-24-2009 06:50 PM


Originally Posted by CB-BLR (Post 2959203)
I run the propshaft 3.5" below the keel spinning a 30 pitch P5x doing 92.5 mph with 730 Whipplecharged horsepower.

Always lookin for more,

Chris

What type of drive? XR,ZX ? I know you and John have done tons of testing and info swapping. I have no one to work with,I'm the only nut with a 100mph 25 sunsation.

Ryan00TJ 09-24-2009 09:34 PM

Challenger was 5.5" below the pad stock. With an 2.5" Alpha SS shorty it's now right around 3" below the pad. Had to go to a QIV over a 3 blade cleaver to correct alot of slip. Runs 80GPS with a SBC..

Griff 09-25-2009 01:25 AM

My 28 Pantera with notched transom was 4.75" below the bottom with a 3" spacer. With a 2" spacer at 3.75, it was to high and couldn't leverage the bow enough.
I haven't ever really checked the height on my 32 AT.

CB-BLR 09-26-2009 11:01 AM


Originally Posted by risingsun (Post 2959957)
What type of drive? XR,ZX ? I know you and John have done tons of testing and info swapping. I have no one to work with,I'm the only nut with a 100mph 25 sunsation.

IMCO SC drive and lower.

I would really like to get your friends phone number to find out how deep he is running on the yellow Heat.

Chris

risingsun 09-26-2009 07:18 PM


Originally Posted by CB-BLR (Post 2960977)
IMCO SC drive and lower.

I would really like to get your friends phone number to find out how deep he is running on the yellow Heat.

Chris

both of us are going to a shoot out in a week, I'll check,I do know it's a stock length drive.

CB-BLR 09-26-2009 07:50 PM


Originally Posted by risingsun (Post 2961172)
both of us are going to a shoot out in a week, I'll check,I do know it's a stock length drive.

Nordic set the drives at all different heights.
Check it and let me know please.

Thanks,
Chris

ACrooks69 09-26-2009 08:05 PM

2001 Stingray 230LX, my propshaft is 7.5" below the notched transom and running about 69 with a 430hp (prop) SBC. My speeds range between 68.7 and 70.5 depending which prop I have on it. I have tried a Laser II, a Tempest, a Rev4, and a Mirage +. The mirage makes the boat feel very loose and I have to over trim it to get max speed, but it has the least tendancy to chine walk. I have a -2 XR lower that I am going to try next weekend. I was a little disappointed on how fast the boat went when I got the motor in it, but I still dialing in the driveline. I was expecting mid 70's and I hope the shorty gets me there.


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