prop results... not happy

[illMATTic]

so i finaly have some results from my prop change. im not too exited.

for the past two years i have been running a 26P laserII at about 2" below the pad w/ 5" setback. i was running 77.8 all day long at 6400 rpm. hole shot was phenomenal and pulled all the way up. i have been sittin on a fully polished merc 28P chopper with a bit of a cup for a year now. i finaly installed a lwpu and the chopper a couple weeks ago.

i raised the engine to about 1" below. i still turn 6300-6400 and can still only hit 78 even on gps. hole shot is not as nice but mid range in way better. 1/2" below netted no more top end but less hole shot.

all i want to do this season is hit 80 and i will be happy.

are there any other props i should try without breaking the bank?

would 2" below be too low for this prop?


ILL

[Frank Molé]

raise motor 1/2 inch..should go better:D

[illMATTic]

i have run it at 1/2" below with no gain over 1" below. i guess i could try it even with the bottom. i just dont want to turn anymore rpms than 6400. i have an all stock '86 2.4.

what other props are more efficiant than my merc chopper?

[The Big Al]

Send the LaserII to Billy at Performance Propeller, Soddy Daisy Tenn,

Ask him to work it, little more cup, thin it and sharpin the leading edge.

You will see a differance.

I ran thet Prop on my Tidecraft, the one he worked was amazing!

Al

[Frank Molé]

if u have pleanty of lift w/the chopper try an ET worked great for me:D

[illMATTic]

whats it usually run to have a prop worked on? this one is all stock with no dings.

[The Big Al]

whats it usually run to have a prop worked on? this one is all stock with no dings.

Give Billy a call.

http://www.performanceprops.com/





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[Tampa Cat]

Try a 28 raker.If it works and needs little to no trim then jack it till the water pressure gauge says stop.

[Steven]

have you tried a trophy?

[illMATTic]

i have not but i have been following the thread about them.

i have access to a 29" mazco 3 blade. i am going to jack it up and try this one. it pushed my friends mirage to 103.

[RB in NM]

A laserII can be tweaked to run better than the Merc Tempest, which is a fast prop in stock form. I have a feeling that the 29 Mazco ain't gonna turn the rpm's you need and be a dog outta the hole. See if you can find a Tempest to borrow in 26-27pitch. Trophy is also an excellent choice and are fast.
RB