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jlsnyder26_Sonic 06-08-2005 06:13 PM
Re: 496ho with a Whipple
 
Originally Posted by 26SONICBLASTER
jlsnyder26_Sonic,

I'm turning about 4900 rpm with the 22p 4 blade on my 26 Prowler. Thanks, Pete
Wow! Thats pretty low for a 22p prop if you have the 496 HO. I wish I had some good information to pass on, but all the Sonic's on our lake are 35 and up. I'm the only little guy. :( So, it's kind of hard to compare.

If you really want to go up in pitch, try looking for an old 24 Mach. They seem to have a little less stern lift which makes them a little more efficent than a bravo. I had great luck with one on my old baja. Stay away from the Hydro's, I hear they blow out pretty easy on a Sonic. Good luck with it and keep me posted on your findings. Very useful information :cool:
Cheers,
JL

BTW: Sorry guys for jacking your thread

26SONICBLASTER 06-09-2005 11:53 AM
Re: 496ho with a Whipple
 
Thanks for the info JL. I appreciate it. Pete :cool:

509 SC 06-09-2005 10:00 PM
Re: 496ho with a Whipple
 
Sonicblaster, I have a 2001 Prowler with a 502/415 HP, turns the 22" Bravo 1 5000 RPM with a speed of 63 MPH. When I run my 24" Bravo 1 RPM of 4700 with a speed of 63 MPH (better cruise speed,worse planing). Sounds just like my boat as far as performance. Steve

Prowler 06-09-2005 10:40 PM
Re: 496ho with a Whipple
 
steve, i can't beleave it you said how fast your vessal is!what you gave up on trying to call me??horses,boat,very busy,but hay i've hadn't had to cut the lawn,the horses do that :D ,dave

Prowler 06-09-2005 10:49 PM
Re: 496ho with a Whipple
 
oh the daul ram external steering i put on steers earier now then it did before,very light on the steering wheel,before it was like it had very little assist,dave

26SONICBLASTER 06-10-2005 08:36 AM
Re: 496ho with a Whipple
 
Steve,

Thanks for sharing your info on your 01' Prowler. I don't feel so bad now with my speed. Thought I would at least hit upper 60's with a 496 HO 425HP motor. Pete :cool:

26 Prowler 06-18-2005 11:23 PM
Re: 496ho with a Whipple
 
I have a 2001 26 Prowler with a 496 HO and a 24 4 blade. best I can do on the gps is 61. Any ideas? It is turning about 5050 rpm,s on the tach.
Thanks

sonicator 06-19-2005 12:40 AM
Re: 496ho with a Whipple
 
I have a 260 with a 502 mag and 63 on gps is it. I am thinking about a whipple but I would need to upgrade the outdrive. Seems too expensive for a few mph

Prowler 06-19-2005 09:01 AM
Re: 496ho with a Whipple
 
well knock on wood, i've been running the same drive with a supercharger for about 5 years now,just don't hammer on it and change the drive oil often.dave

Prowler 06-19-2005 11:36 AM
Re: 496ho with a Whipple
 
a few mph,hmmmmm i added 20 something mph over you guy's,you don't know til ya try it.dave


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