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    Default Lycoming O-320 160 HP - anyone have one of these on your Kitfox?

    I have a 160 HP on my Kitfox V Safari and looking for other operators with similar installation.
    I have questions about best prop for it. Courrently using a 76" 42 pitch and its not enough pitch I think. Can easily overspeed in level flight. Catto Prop recommends 76/48.
    Any suggestions?
    Currently nose heavy so do not want to go ground adjustable. Sencenich is 21 Lbs
    KEn
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    Lycoming O-320 -160 hp

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    Default Re: Lycoming O-320 160 HP - anyone have one of these on your Kitfox?

    Oh Well, went with a Whirlwind prop Ground adjustable at 18LBS
    New Catto prop is 12 LBS
    Kenz
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    Default Re: Lycoming O-320 160 HP - anyone have one of these on your Kitfox?

    Roman makes awesome props. 1200$ for carbon fiber ground adjustable prop and carbon spinner. Haven't weighed them but I would guess they are as light or lighter than a Catto. Great pull and fast on the top end.
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    Default Re: Lycoming O-320 160 HP - anyone have one of these on your Kitfox?

    Couldn't find web site for Roman propeller
    Kenz
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    Default Re: Lycoming O-320 160 HP - anyone have one of these on your Kitfox?

    He is referring to NR props. NRProp. Aircraft Composite Propellers

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    Default Re: Lycoming O-320 160 HP - anyone have one of these on your Kitfox?

    3,000Ft/min! Holy Crap. At the airspeeds we fly, isn't that about vertical? Damn
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    Default Re: Lycoming O-320 160 HP - anyone have one of these on your Kitfox?

    I have been communicating with Roman last several days.

    3 blade prop with spinner.

    Trying to get proper size spinner. Weight of the prop and hub is about 13.5 lbs compared to Whirlwind is 18lbs, Sensenich is 21lbs, my Catto weighs 12lbs.

    With the heavy engine, 260lbs, need less weight up front.

    Chatted with Steve Henry and he said good things about them also.

    Price is $1628.00 US shipped compared to almost $5000 for Whirlwind or Sensenich.

    Looks like I will be selling My Catto 76" 42" pitch soon!
    Kenz
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    Default Re: Lycoming O-320 160 HP - anyone have one of these on your Kitfox?

    KenZ
    Iā€™m running an IO-340 with a 80ā€ Whirlwind GA-200L STOL. It was about $3200 3 yrs or so back. I have no complaints. At 14 degrees (low pitch) I have seen 3000ā€™/min. Currently running 17 deg pitch and I cruise about 105 at @4g/hr at 2100 rpm
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    Default Re: Lycoming O-320 160 HP - anyone have one of these on your Kitfox?

    They only go to 150 HP
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    Default Re: Lycoming O-320 160 HP - anyone have one of these on your Kitfox?

    They go to 300HP plus. Steve Henry has one on his highlander. We also have a local friend who has one on his 300hp Epex. I
    Last edited by Shadowrider; 12-25-2022 at 09:52 PM.
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