CG seems to be the issue. Did a new weight and balance and with the new prop I am at the absolute forward acceptable point in the CG. For a confirmation of results I flew with 50pounds in the baggage compartment to move the CG aft and I climbed at 3-500 fpm better. Also got another 5knots in cruise. Now I will agg some weight as far aft as possible to get a more acceptable range for the airplane. So there you have it, forward CG WILL hurt performance. I should have done a new weight and balance before flying it and shame on me for not doing it. I knew it would shift the weight forward but not that much and I wasn't afraid of a forward CG like an aft one.Todd