1/3 Corvair

[klesmer]

I must admit, this is one idea I never thought of. Sounds great.

[charzkuentzle]

why not use and engine thats a little less rare?

[PietenpolAirCamper]

@charzkuentzle there were 1.8 million corvairs made, they're not exactly cosidered rare.

[josephdupont]

very, very , very nice.

why not drive a corvair with it.. for super MPG?

[slickshoesken]

2 cylinder opposed?

[skipjackbj]

Well....It works and is safe on the ground.

Just can't expect much in a climb or headwind I expect. Why not use the complete Corvair??

[teslaman1]

The 1/3 corvair is intended for very light aircraft. You wouldn't want to use a complete corvair for such an aircraft for the same reason you don't want to put an O200 on an ultralight. It's just too darned heavy. It would never work.

[taz2w]

Bore 3.437 inches (87.3 mm)

Stroke 2.94 inches (74.7mm)

Displacement 54.6 cubic inches (894cc)

Width 27.5 inches

Weight 80 lbs (includes intake and magneto)

Horsepower 35 @ 3,500 rpm (estimated

[Mackbridge]

I've been interested in this engine, as I built a similar one and wanted to compare notes with flycorvair, but he has not responded. Do you know how I can reach him? Thanks for any info.

[josephdupont]

very, very nice.. what does it weigh? how much hp.. sounds great.

[Mackbridge]

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[BenHallert]

Very interesting. What's the weight and estimated or measured HP? I'd guess it'd be a heavy equivalent to a Rotax 447 maybe?