volvo gear ratio question

[PowerAddict]

Easy quesiton. The v8 gear ratio for the sp 290 is 1.60:1 Was the v8 gear ratio for the duo prop 1.98:1?

 

[PowerAddict]

Re: volvo gear ratio question

oh, also. Is there that much of a benefit of a duo prop? does it hurt top speed?

 

[PowerAddict]

Re: volvo gear ratio question

I know someone is just dying to answer

 

[PowerAddict]

Re: volvo gear ratio question

anyone? anyone?

 

[Don S]

Re: volvo gear ratio question

Easy quesiton. The v8 gear ratio for the sp 290 is 1.60:1 Was the v8 gear ratio for the duo prop 1.98:1?

Yes, 1.98 for the DP

oh, also. Is there that much of a benefit of a duo prop?

So much so that you will wonder why you waited so long to make the change.

does it hurt top speed?

Not in the real world.

 

[PowerAddict]

Re: volvo gear ratio question

Thanks for the response. Sorry if it seemed like i was begging for an answer, this forum is so busy during the season I didn't want it to get long forgotten because I really wanted to know!! So I really appreciate it.

So much so that you will wonder why you waited so long to make the change.

Is it really that intense?

 

[Maclin]

Re: volvo gear ratio question

Yes.