Correct RPMs on 4.3L Volvo?

bigmax098

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Hi,

I am sure this has been answered before, but I couldn't find it. Maybe I suck at searching, I don't know. Anyway, I have a 1996 Larson 17ft Sei 174 with 4.3L Volvo SX. I want a new prop since mine is fairly banged up but don't know where to start. Right now it is topping out around 4,700rpms and at about 48mph with 2 people in it. I want to know if this is too high for the rpms or if it is in the recommended range. I'm not that interested in going faster, just want something good for pulling slalom skiers that weigh 180lbs and up.

Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

Max
 

Don S

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Re: Correct RPMs on 4.3L Volvo?

Your max WOT rpm depends on the model of your engine.
The 4.3GL models were 4200 to 4600 rpm, the GS models were 4400 to 4800.
 
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