Folks Several people have asked what performance I am getting with the 2700cc Corvair in my KR2.
With the 3 blade 56" dia Warp Drive set at 23 degrees pitch I see about 150 knots (173mph) at 3000rpm in level cruise and gross weight (1200lbs). However the engine won't wind up to the rpm band I would prefer (3800-4000rpm). SOS at 56" dia is about 4600rpm which coincides with about the max performance that can be got out of the OT10 cam. I'll be trying with a finer pitch shortly. Also yet to put on 5.00x5 spats (big drag at present). Hoping to tweak up to at least 160 knots (RR redline is 173 knots - 200mph). Does anyone know if there are limits on Warp Drive rpm other than tip speed, eg., on centripetal force at the hub or blade collars?? John and Janet Martindale 29 Jane Circuit TOORMINA NSW 2452 AUSTRALIA ph: 61 2 6658 4767 email: johnj...@chc.net.au
