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Show871 · 03-31-2008, 09:08 AM

I searched most of the threads to avoid this question! I have 2 props currently, a tbm 26 x10, and a xoar laminated 26x10. I am @ 5000 ft, and would like to try a prop that would be a bit smoother, and quieter (the xoar is much louder & rough than the TBM). Any suggestions on which to try, I am 50/50 3d Imac. Thanks 871

krayzc · 03-31-2008, 12:12 PM

Vess 26A or B. On a pitts muffler the motor is going to get loud at anything about 6k. The vess are loud past 6k to me...... those prop range in the 6400-6800 for most users......

rentalman026 · 09-02-2008, 11:07 PM

Have you figured out your prop problem at the high altitude yet

Show871 · 09-03-2008, 09:37 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by rentalman026
	Have you figured out your prop problem at the high altitude yet

Yea, I like the the mej 27-10 std for imac. For some reason I have this cheap a.. TBM 26x10 and it runs soooo much smoother, less vibration, than the others so I usually end up running that for everyday 3d stuff. Thanks 871

smarks · 09-03-2008, 11:34 AM

I assume you are balancing your props. The blades and the hub, right...

Show871 · 09-03-2008, 07:37 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by smarks
	I assume you are balancing your props. The blades and the hub, right...

Yup.....I Have a xoar and 2 mejlicks....any they all "shake" more than this $25 tbm. I think it comes down to the weight, the TBM is like 1.5-2 oz lighter i think, thus having less rotating mass to radiate and amplify vibration of the motor. Or something like that! did you sell your yak yet?? get your new one yet?? 871

smarks · 09-03-2008, 09:18 PM

I have a 26x10 Menz on mine and it doesn't seem to vibrate that much. No more than expected for a single cyl. For IMAC, I would expect a 27x10 Mezjlik to be a good choice. 26x10 wood for 3D.

Yep, sold the Yak. I am waiting on the new one to arrive. Also waiting on the new DA170, so it will be a while before I get it all done. Can't wait though!

Show871 · 09-05-2008, 10:02 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by smarks
	I have a 26x10 Menz on mine and it doesn't seem to vibrate that much. No more than expected for a single cyl. For IMAC, I would expect a 27x10 Mezjlik to be a good choice. 26x10 wood for 3D. Yep, sold the Yak. I am waiting on the new one to arrive. Also waiting on the new DA170, so it will be a while before I get it all done. Can't wait though!

NICE! I have the hundie ordered myself, and I guess they will be here in a few weeks.

smarks · 09-05-2008, 12:06 PM

Nice! The new schemes are sweet! You putting a DA100 in it?

03-31-2008, 09:08 AM	#1
Show871 Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,315	DA 85 prop @ 5000ft I searched most of the threads to avoid this question! I have 2 props currently, a tbm 26 x10, and a xoar laminated 26x10. I am @ 5000 ft, and would like to try a prop that would be a bit smoother, and quieter (the xoar is much louder & rough than the TBM). Any suggestions on which to try, I am 50/50 3d Imac. Thanks 871 __________________ Monster Army Renthal Spy Nofear MX Dunlop http://monsterarmy.hookit.com/members/show871/home/ TourPlay Golf Greens http://tourplaygolf.com

03-31-2008, 12:12 PM	#2
krayzc Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kannapolis, North Carolina Posts: 2,655	Re: DA 85 prop @ 5000ft Vess 26A or B. On a pitts muffler the motor is going to get loud at anything about 6k. The vess are loud past 6k to me...... those prop range in the 6400-6800 for most users......

09-02-2008, 11:07 PM	#3
rentalman026 Brandon Rosenquist Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 42	Re: DA 85 prop @ 5000ft Have you figured out your prop problem at the high altitude yet __________________ Precision is the only way to fly Team RMA Team TBM www.total-composites.com www.troybuiltmodels.com

09-03-2008, 11:34 AM	#5
smarks Gravity Sucks! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Castle Rock, Colorado Age: 38 Posts: 415	Re: DA 85 prop @ 5000ft I assume you are balancing your props. The blades and the hub, right...

09-03-2008, 09:18 PM	#7
smarks Gravity Sucks! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Castle Rock, Colorado Age: 38 Posts: 415	Re: DA 85 prop @ 5000ft I have a 26x10 Menz on mine and it doesn't seem to vibrate that much. No more than expected for a single cyl. For IMAC, I would expect a 27x10 Mezjlik to be a good choice. 26x10 wood for 3D. Yep, sold the Yak. I am waiting on the new one to arrive. Also waiting on the new DA170, so it will be a while before I get it all done. Can't wait though!

09-05-2008, 12:06 PM	#9
smarks Gravity Sucks! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Castle Rock, Colorado Age: 38 Posts: 415	Re: DA 85 prop @ 5000ft Nice! The new schemes are sweet! You putting a DA100 in it?

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