omc drive ratio issue ?

jchris1062

Cadet
Joined
Aug 3, 2006
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I replaced my 5.0 ford with a 5.7 engine 310 hp. I see that the ratios are different on the drive. 5.0 ford having 18t and the 5.7 16t. Will this be of any issue?
 

KaGee

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Re: omc drive ratio issue ?

You may end up playing with your prop pitch to get the proper RPM at WOT.
 
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