ORIGINAL: kmtranmd
I've just bench run my new DL 50, got only 6900 with Menz 22x8 prop, factory needle setting. DA people say their DA 50's should get above 7200 with same prop, out of the box. I have not run my own DA 50 yet, still in the box right now. Have you guys noticed similar numbers? If so, how are people saying DL 50 is just as strong, if not better?
You make no mention of your altitude,temperature,humidity or barometric pressure any one of the things alone can cause a 300 rpm difference, not to mention if you have 10 22x8 menz S props you will most likely see a different RPM out of every prop, most will be close and others way off. Each piece of wood has it's own character.
Scott