31ss who's running what prop???
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per Audacity's advice I was wondering what props people are running with what engine combination???
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97 31SS w/365's labbed B1's, 24", 5000 rpms 68.2 mph gps
25" mirage Plus, unsure of rpms around 4600, 70 mph gps
25" mirage Plus, unsure of rpms around 4600, 70 mph gps
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lots of 4 blades on the newer one's how about some pre 1995???
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Dyno,
Try the Mirage 3 blades you'll get better top but I think hole shot and mid range will suffer.... don't know if you would be happy.
typically for a
454/496 = 24P 4blade
496HO = 24/26P 4blade
500 = 26/28P 4blade
Seriously I'd call a couple professional wheel spinners and give them your exact rpms/speeds in various weather and water conditions and see if there is a consensus amongst a few of them as to what they think would work best. If your looking for "one" all purpose best bang for the buck prop it's probably going to be a "custom" labbed 4 blade in the 24-26P range. What I mean by custom is exactly that...made for your boat specifically. This is one area that can and will make a huge difference. Good luck!
Try the Mirage 3 blades you'll get better top but I think hole shot and mid range will suffer.... don't know if you would be happy.
typically for a
454/496 = 24P 4blade
496HO = 24/26P 4blade
500 = 26/28P 4blade
Seriously I'd call a couple professional wheel spinners and give them your exact rpms/speeds in various weather and water conditions and see if there is a consensus amongst a few of them as to what they think would work best. If your looking for "one" all purpose best bang for the buck prop it's probably going to be a "custom" labbed 4 blade in the 24-26P range. What I mean by custom is exactly that...made for your boat specifically. This is one area that can and will make a huge difference. Good luck!
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Dano with my current set up(1993) the X is lower right? will a 4 blade work for me? I havent been able to get out to my boat to measure the X yet but I will soon!!!
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