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02-20-2003, 03:41 PM

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Prop Problems Again

I have a 260 checkmate convincor. 454 mag 265 horse and with a bravo 1 4 blade i'm only turning 4500 at full throttle. I wanted to go to a 3 blade mirage for a better top in. What pitch should i go to,and how much cup?

02-20-2003, 03:42 PM

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oops 365 horse.

02-20-2003, 05:02 PM

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I have a '98 260 Convincor with a 502mpi. I run a hydromotive 4 blade 22 pitch. Depending on temps. I am turning 4900 to 5200 @ 68mph on gps

02-20-2003, 06:50 PM

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I have a '99 259 with a mostly stock 454 magnum. Last year I ran a 24 Bravo 1. I can spin it to 5000 r.p.m. at 67 g.p.s. This year I will be testing a Labbed 26 Bravo 1 from Throttle-up Propellers. I hope to pick up a couple of m.p.h.