----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]---- Patrick, where will it be based? I have a C-85, but base out of 4500 msl strip. At 3% power loss per 1,000 ft., I have 73.5 hp. while on the ground. Certainly there are times when I wish I had more power. But, I've never seen a problem getting off the ground and climbing out. At times I've severely over grossed the poor thing. Myself and one 230 lb. buddy will overdue it very well thank you. Climb out will get down to 200-300 fpm on a summer morning. Went out yesterday in 50 degree weather with a 170 lb buddy and full fuel, and climb out was 500-700 fpm. I will admit, that I'm glad I have the c-85, but if you're based out of low altitude field, I don't see you'll have a real problem. Additionally, the conversion to a c-85 is relatively painless. Change the prop and some of the baffles, and rejet the carb (not always required) and there you are. I've found new wood props for $1150.00, so for under $3,000.00 I suspect you'll get your 85 hp when you think you need it. Either way, enjoy! It's a fine little bird.
Larry Patrick Thompson wrote: > ----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]---- > I have the opportunity to purchase a beautiful 1946 415C (C-75) Ercoupe. > I've heard some interesting comments about long take-off rolls and lack > of climb at or near gross weight of Ercoupes powered by the C-75 engine. > Would any owners of this model Ercoupe care to make comments about this > to prospective buyers such as myself? Thanks! > > __________________________________________________ > To unsubscribe from this list please send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > ___________________________________________________________ > T O P I C A The Email You Want. http://www.topica.com/t/16 > Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Your Favorite Topics __________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from this list please send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ___________________________________________________________ T O P I C A The Email You Want. http://www.topica.com/t/16 Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Your Favorite Topics
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