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Old 10-01-2012 | 04:25 PM
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Hi i have an baja 252 boss with an 540 engine

540ci BBC Engine Spec Sheet
Estimated Peak Hosepower @5200rpm = 693 horsepower
Estimated Peak Torque @5251 rpm = 700 ft lbs

bravo 1 1:50 gear ratio

What propeller do you recomend for this boat with this setup? and what pitch and propeller diameter?

Hope you can help me
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Old 10-01-2012 | 05:28 PM
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My best guesstimate would be a 28 bravo 1.
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Old 10-01-2012 | 06:05 PM
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I have a 29 mirage plus , lots of bow lift $ 225.00 shipped standard shaft
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Old 10-01-2012 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by fastscarab22
I have a 29 mirage plus , lots of bow lift $ 225.00 shipped standard shaft
thats a good start for the money and its a mirage plus, then try a 28 or 30 b1. if your not happy with the 29. your X works better with a plus, unless you have a shortie drive.
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I have a 5 blade 25.5 x 15.5 - 22degree that will definitely carry the bow.
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Old 10-01-2012 | 11:40 PM
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Does your motor have a supercharger?
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Old 10-02-2012 | 02:40 AM
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do you think this props they sell on ebay is good? ore do you recomend an 3 blade prop?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CUTTING-EDGE...e23fd0&vxp=mtr

my engine is not supercharged

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540ci BBC Engine Spec Sheet
Estimated Peak Hosepower @5200rpm = 693 horsepower
Estimated Peak Torque @5251 rpm = 700 ft lbs
Owner: Geir Langeland
SPEC SHEET:
Block: GM Gen VI 4.500 bore 4-Bolt Main
Pistons: ICON 4.500 2618 alloy forged flat top
Static Compression Ratio Before Boost: Approx 9.5:1
Crankshaft: Scat 4340 alloy forged 4.250 stroke 1-PC seal (Internally Balanced)
Connecting Rods: Scat 4340 alloy forged 6.385 length w/ .990 bushing H-Beam ARP 8740 cap screw
Heads: Custom 310cc large round intake port/ 119cc combustion chamber, ARP rocker studs, Ferrea 2.250 stainless intake valve, SI 1.880 stainless exhaust valve, Dart adjustable guide plates,
Rocker Arms: Scorpion 1.8 ratio aluminum full roller
Camshaft: Comp Cam Custom grind Hydraulic Roller: Type of Lobe: Extreme Energy Intake Lobe #3314 Exhaust Lobe #3314, Intake duration @.050 224 = degrees Exhaust Duration @ .050 =224 degrees
Intake Lift x 1.8 rocker = .683 gross intake lift
Exhaust Lift x 1.8 rocker = .683 gross exhaust lift
Oil Pump: Melling M77 Standard Volume High Pressure w/ GM pickup
Harmonic Balancer: Power Products ( Neutral Balance)
Flex Plate : 168 tooth (Neutral Balance)
Timing Set: Comp Cam High Energy
Lifters: Howards Vertical Bar Hyd Roller Lifters
Oil Pan: GM Wet Sump , 7 Quart
Intake: Aluminum dual plane large round port
Valve Covers: Custom Fabricated w/ Chevrolet Logo
Timing Cover: Aluminum Gen VI
Pushrods: Hardened tip

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Old 10-02-2012 | 02:43 AM
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whats the diffrence between an 3 blade and a 4 blade on this boat? more top end with an 3 blade?
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Old 10-02-2012 | 03:38 AM
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cleaver propellers will that work on this boat?

http://www.mercuryracing.com/propell...adecleaver.php
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Old 10-02-2012 | 10:02 AM
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Non SC, 700 hp...... That's some motor!
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