props with a 1:36 gear Bravo 1
04-14-2003 | 03:59 PM
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props with a 1:36 gear Bravo 1
I have a 94 Baja with a 502 and a whipple charger. I am having problems coming up with a prop. I was running a 22 Mach. It was 14 " diameter. I have tried a 22 bravo with no success. I have been told that the problem is the 1:36 gear ratio. They said that if i went to a 1:50 I would be much more efficient. However this requires a different drive.
04-14-2003 | 04:38 PM
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I would tend to agree with changing to the 1.5 gears. You do not need to change the drive, all you will need to do is change the 3 gears in the upper case. The only time you need to run 1.36 gears is when you are running a 30"+ prop.
After rereading your post. Are you having trouble coming on plane because the prop is cavitating, or just slow. Gear change will fix a slow start but is not the cure for cavatation on takeoff.
After rereading your post. Are you having trouble coming on plane because the prop is cavitating, or just slow. Gear change will fix a slow start but is not the cure for cavatation on takeoff.
04-14-2003 | 05:04 PM
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The 22 bravo might be too much prop surface for you. Might try a 20" if they even make one or a 21' Mirage. What was the problem with the bravo? You should have enough power with the whipple.
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04-15-2003 | 12:21 AM
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The prop is way to small ... with a whippled 502, you should be able to run at least a 24" Bravo
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