Sprinter1jj
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Would a 5 blade warp drive prop push a dd 350 better than a wide 2 blade prop
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Prop question on a dd
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Deano
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Depends on how you perceive "better", and what you perceive to be a "wide" prop.
Actually, many would say a 350 DD couldn't turn a wide blade prop.
If you have a light boat and only care about hauling ass then perhaps you would prefer the warp drive.
If you don't like your ears ringing, have a heavier boat, want to get off the beach,
and want a nice slow cruise speed then the wider 2 blade would be the better bet.
Yes, the warp drive will potentially add less parasitic drag at WOT, but will demand being wound up to produce thrust.
The wider 2 blade will produce more thrust everywhere except possibly at near WOT.
So it depends on what your goals and expectations are. If you are realistic either will work; just depends on your preference.
IMO, the 2 blade is a better bet; but be aware that is presuming it is properly sized and not to big (long OR wide).
It is very easy to over prop a lower hp engine, which is more counter productive than many people realize.
Ultimately, you can only make so much thrust, with so much hp.
Actually, many would say a 350 DD couldn't turn a wide blade prop.
If you have a light boat and only care about hauling ass then perhaps you would prefer the warp drive.
If you don't like your ears ringing, have a heavier boat, want to get off the beach,
and want a nice slow cruise speed then the wider 2 blade would be the better bet.
Yes, the warp drive will potentially add less parasitic drag at WOT, but will demand being wound up to produce thrust.
The wider 2 blade will produce more thrust everywhere except possibly at near WOT.
So it depends on what your goals and expectations are. If you are realistic either will work; just depends on your preference.
IMO, the 2 blade is a better bet; but be aware that is presuming it is properly sized and not to big (long OR wide).
It is very easy to over prop a lower hp engine, which is more counter productive than many people realize.
Ultimately, you can only make so much thrust, with so much hp.
Sprinter1jj
Member
Thanks, just trying to run a little dry if that’s possible with a stock motor
Slidin Gator
Well-known member
I'll add.
Getting off dry ground and running dry ground are two different things.
If you just need to "get off" dry ground, you are starting from a fresh crank up. You are looking for max thrust at WOT to get moving. In the dd 350 case, this means max RPM so a prop that can turn 3,500 like a 66-68" 5 blade.
Running ground means a setup that can get off ground all day at well less than WOT. This is when a wide blade comes in.
Them 5 blade whirlwinds are made for 350 direct drives, just loud as hell.