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Engine Assembly
A shot from "Corvair Collage 6", put on by William Wynne,
the Corvair aircraft engine guru. I plan to take my almost-completed
engine to a future collage.
(The following data is from William Wynne's
website)
Direct Drive Corvair Engine
Spec Sheet
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Engine Model
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O-164
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| Number of Cylinders |
Six |
| Cooling |
Air |
| Displacement |
164 cubic inches (2,700cc) |
| Bore |
3.43 in. (87mm) |
| Stroke |
2.94 in. (75mm) |
| Compression Ratio |
9:1 |
| Oil Capacity |
4.5 - 7.0 quarts |
| Weight Wet, Ready to Fly with Electric Start
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Approximately 220-225 lbs. |
| Length |
Approx. 28 in. |
| Width |
28.5 in. |
Performance
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| HP |
100@3,150 rpm |
| HP (Continuous) |
90@3,000 rpm |
| Torque |
160 ft./lbs. @2,800 rpm |
| Fuel |
93 Octane Auto Gas or 100 LL |
| Fuel Flow |
5.6 GPH @ 75% |
Accessories
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| Oil Cooler |
Stock Corvair-Block Mounted,
Can Be Remoted |
| Ignition |
Dual Ignition, Single Plugs
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| Generator |
Alternator - 14 Amp std.,
Larger Available |
| Starter |
Hand Prop or Electric Start;
Electric Start adds 20 lbs. |
| Prop Flange |
SAE #1 |
| Prop Rotation |
Left Hand, Right Hand
Optional |
| Recommended Prop Diameter
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Wood to 68"; Composite to
72"; Can Use Warp Drive Props |
| Induction |
Carbureted |
| Fuel Pump |
Mechanical, Stock Corvair |
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Note:
Horsepower and Torque measured on dynamometer with
air cleaner, full exhaust system and quiet muffler installed. Using a
less restrictive exhaust system can exceed these numbers by 5%.
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Have not started to build this assembly
yet...
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