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Will C
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Joined: Fri Jan 10, 2014 1:16 pm Posts: 2107 Location: Gladewater TX
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 Traction control for a PD
Ive got a freind running a gen2 pd on a bow fishing rig. Motor is very torquey. From an idle it will spin 4k on a dig but wont bite for shit and has a hard time stepping even trimmed low. Its currently got a new pd 2blade. I was thinking about adding 2 in of cup. What prop work have yall done to get a good bite and How does it work?
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Thu Mar 23, 2017 7:42 am |
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banded-mallard
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Joined: Wed Oct 07, 2009 8:18 pm Posts: 4310
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 Re: Traction control for a PD
How tall is the transom measured on an angle from the bottom to where the motor sits? PD won't tell you and they don't sell boat with it, but it needs to be 18" for maximum bit and get up. They do it so that the lower doesn't swing under the boat. Now mine will reverse under my hull approx. 1/8" and also gives you approx. 1.5 to 2" more trim down to dig. But I'm also running stock PD prop pitched to 15 with gen 2 lower.
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Thu Mar 23, 2017 7:47 am |
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Will C
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Joined: Fri Jan 10, 2014 1:16 pm Posts: 2107 Location: Gladewater TX
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 Re: Traction control for a PD
I will measure it next time i see the boat. Its normally a good running boat until extra batteries, generator, lights, etc
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Thu Mar 23, 2017 7:58 am |
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MaXXis85
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Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 7:23 am Posts: 6233 Location: Tarkington, TX
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 Re: Traction control for a PD
Modded motor stock prop?
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Thu Mar 23, 2017 8:06 am |
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Will C
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Joined: Fri Jan 10, 2014 1:16 pm Posts: 2107 Location: Gladewater TX
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 Re: Traction control for a PD
Yes its modded. In the past ive had baggy add 1"pitch and "1 cup with good results but not for one this heavy. That why i was thinking about +2 on cup only. Just looking for to see what has been proven to work on a heavy rig
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Thu Mar 23, 2017 8:39 am |
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banded-mallard
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Joined: Wed Oct 07, 2009 8:18 pm Posts: 4310
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 Re: Traction control for a PD
What mods? My stage 2 kawi with a 15p will still tote an elephant. It may take slightly longer to plane, but will still roll out.
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Thu Mar 23, 2017 8:58 am |
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MaXXis85
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Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 7:23 am Posts: 6233 Location: Tarkington, TX
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 Re: Traction control for a PD
It's a job.... But lowering the motor like banded said will help get a Flatter push. That's one of the biggest issues with the PD. Most guys with mods can sling a pretty big prop due to the 1.5:1 ratio. I know modding and keeping a stock pitch prop yields almost no results as it'll blow out.
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Thu Mar 23, 2017 9:01 am |
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banded-mallard
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Thu Mar 23, 2017 11:16 am |
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Will C
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Joined: Fri Jan 10, 2014 1:16 pm Posts: 2107 Location: Gladewater TX
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 Re: Traction control for a PD
Good info and thank yall. I will measure it when i see it again. Its got good heads with with a modded factory carb and a split open intake " feeding each cyl with both barrels" Jetting is on the money. These combos arent for 5k spinners but they have alot of ass end
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Thu Mar 23, 2017 11:32 am |
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MaXXis85
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Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 7:23 am Posts: 6233 Location: Tarkington, TX
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 Re: Traction control for a PD
Worked stock carbs can be ALOT better than most think... Good luck Will
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Thu Mar 23, 2017 12:16 pm |
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