29 Outlaw with raised X dimension
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Originally posted by 29 OUTLAW
I'm not sure I understand. If you now have a situation that forces you to run a 4 blade vs. a 3 blade, doesn't that instantly scrub whatever speed you gain by raising the X? Seems like 6 one way and half dozen the other. I'm confused.
I'm not sure I understand. If you now have a situation that forces you to run a 4 blade vs. a 3 blade, doesn't that instantly scrub whatever speed you gain by raising the X? Seems like 6 one way and half dozen the other. I'm confused.
Changing from a 3-blade to a 4-blade will indeed slow you down if the x-dim is not changed. However, in combination, the speeds will almost certainly increase or at least stay the same with the benifits of a 4-blader.
4-bladers naturally work better, more efficiently, closer to the surface.
You also have the benefit of less drag.
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Hey 29 outlaw Whats up with being elusive? I already have 20 hours on the fountain. But wait where is that outlaw? I havent senn that in a long time? LOL