Props RevisitedA
 

As mentioned in earlier post the prop that came on my V (I/O470) is a 14x21 WOT 3800rpm. Today I got a 14.5x17 alum. for free to try.

Oops.. to finish previous post. Does this sound like a good dia. and pitch to get my rpm to 4200? and if so is there a brand/style that is preferred for best performance?

the mercury mirage works well with the 3.7l engine, try to prop it out o turn at least 4500 rpm

I was running WOT Saturday right at 5000 RPM. Should I be getting higher or is that about right?

They say you should get higher, I don't like running that high myself though, scared of blowing her up. I think the more important thing is to not lug the engine while cruising.

If the specs for your engine say 4500 WOT is ideal then yes, I'd think that a 14.5 x 17 was worth a try. Certainly don't want to over rev it, but you can always throttle back if you find that's happening.. then switch back to your old prop or try another one. Like Bradford said, it's more important to not lug the engine than to slightly over rev it.

Hope to get to try the prop this weekend....it was free so thought it would be a good one to start with.

that 3.7 doesn't mind to lug, if it were an outboard. I'd say prop it out to the top end of the rpm range, but the 3.7L is a torque engine, its doesn't like rpm, teh valve train really doesn't like rpm, prop it out to run around 4200-4500 rpm and you'll be fine. My old roommates 3.7 that I had hot rodded a bit turned 4800 and we had some rocker arm issues from time to time.

Thanks for the replies guys....If engine runs out good the rest of summer I have a complete 4 barrel setup to go on this winter along with a set of rollers to tighten up the top end and a little polishing just for sh*ts and giggles. Just more:money::money:

Prop performance on shakedown trip #3.

Prop# 14x21 stainless=3800rpm-30mph.
Prop#2 14.5x17 alum.=4600rpm-33mph.

Guess I will be looking for a 19p now huh?

Also waiting in line at dock this evening and lost forward on shifter..reverse is fine but no forward. Any ideas ? Shifter appears to be original '78. Oh and to make things worse Wifey smoked me fishing today!!! I love it.:beer::beer: