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

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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
    Kenz
    Kitfox V Safari
    GRT Sport 10.1
    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
    Kitfox V Safari
    GRT Sport 10.1
    Lycoming O-320 -160 hp

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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.
    Dustin Dickerson

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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
    Kitfox V Safari
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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?

    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?

    They only go to 150 HP
    Kenz
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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?

    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.
    Dustin Dickerson

    Building 7ss STI x 2
    Oratex
    29" shock monster
    EP912STI 155hp
    Garmin
    N33TF......FLYING!
    N53TF......FLYING!

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

    I must be missing something on their website, I will look again, thanks for the info.
    Kenz
    Kitfox V Safari
    GRT Sport 10.1
    Lycoming O-320 -160 hp

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

    I think the website is just not up to date. I would suggest you email them with your question. I've bought two props from them. JImChuk

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

    That's what I thought so I sent them an email and request for quote.
    Hope they weren't a Russian bomb target!
    Kenz
    Kitfox V Safari
    GRT Sport 10.1
    Lycoming O-320 -160 hp

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