242ss/ls prop recomendations

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08-31-2014 | 09:39 AM

GLENAMY 242SS

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242ss/ls prop recomendations

What prop/s and pitch have you found to be best for 1987 242ss? Any recomendations and experiences welcome 454 mildly warmed up.
Thank you.

08-31-2014 | 04:52 PM

Mohawk242

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I run a 23P Mirage Plus on my 242 LS with a 450 HP 454.

08-31-2014 | 05:28 PM

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+1 on a 23 mirage plus

08-31-2014 | 07:33 PM

GLENAMY 242SS

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What rpm and speeds are you seeing?
BY THE WAY I HAVE 1.32 GEARS

08-31-2014 | 07:43 PM

Mohawk242

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5200 and I consistently see 66-67.

09-01-2014 | 07:54 PM

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I run a bravo 1 four blade 22 p labbed a little.

09-01-2014 | 08:17 PM

GLENAMY 242SS

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Masi242 what rpm/speeds do you see?
I AM HOPING TO DO PROP TESTS NEXT WEEK, LOOKING FOR WHERE TO START
THANKS ALL

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09-02-2014 | 06:27 AM

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is your drive a alpha or bravo? i run a bravo 1 with 23p mirage plus. 65.5mpg best i have seen

09-02-2014 | 07:48 AM

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I have the alpha drive 1.50 ratio with the 454 and max rpm trimmed up is about 4500' I believe max on my engine is 4600.

09-02-2014 | 08:27 AM

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GLENAMY 242SS

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I also have the alpha drive 1.32 gears

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