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February 7th, 2010, 01:13 PM
Max torque@1500rpm
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February 7th, 2010, 07:50 PM
Chev LS-6
Here is some video of a Chev LS-6 powering a 3/4 scale Spitfire

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and another LS-6 with supercharger in a P-51 replica

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Hope it offers some inspiration....

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February 8th, 2010, 10:51 AM
Re: Max torque@1500rpm
I like the ford modular V-8 This V-6 will take some looking at. Getting close to 1lb/hp
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February 8th, 2010, 09:26 PM
Re: Max torque@1500rpm
The 70's era Cadillac 500 V8 makes 550 ft lbs at 1600 RPM IIRC. For an iron engine, it is relatively light, and there are several aluminum parts available. For the right airplane (P-6E, He51), it would do pretty good as direct drive.
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