<VV> Corvair Airboat info request

TimogensTurbo at aol.com TimogensTurbo at aol.com
Thu Apr 27 00:10:40 EDT 2006


In a message dated 4/26/2006 6:36:18 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
akinzelm at greatnortherncorp.com writes:

> Regarding the 110hp Corvair engine going into the airboat - anybody have 
> any idea, for a fixed pitch 1:1 driven prop - what would be the optimal rpm 
> range?
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1  and only one criteria...keep the prop's TIPS, from going supersonic!

So..an engine capable [ depending on PITCH of the blades]  turning 5500rpm 
needs a ver smal prop [30" dia??]  possibly with 3-4 blades...


Matt Nall
stocker, mod, v8, turbo, boat, Sandcar
ALLVAIR!
Timogen was a softy!


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