I finally got to splash the retooled Orange Whip, my '76 2+3.
I added Hydraulic Steering and rebuilt the motor. It was a 350 but is now a .040 over stroker motor. It's VERY healthy.
Right now I have a hydramotive 4 blade intimidator in a 24 pitch. Before with my lightly massaged 350, it would spin up to 5200 and then I'd trim another 200 rpm out of her. I'd be going about 63 or so with that setup.
Now when I punch it at 3,000 RPM, she gets up and GOES and wants to scream well past 6,000. I'd like to have her around 5,500. What do you guys think?
Should I go with another hydramotive but in a 26, 27, 28?