Any 125 hp belt redrives?

[Streffpilot]

Hey, kicjing an idea around in my head. any 125 hp belt redrives out there?

 

[Vipor_GG]

I've seen belt drives on V8s that have more than 125HP.

 

[Streffpilot]

yea, but they weigh about 65+ lbs

 

[BJC]

Hey, kicjing an idea around in my head. any 125 hp belt redrives out there?

Blowers (superchargers) on top fuel dragsters are belt driven at 900+ HP. The duty cycle is short, though.


BJC

 

[Aesquire]

Belted Air Power - Belt driven Auto engines for airplanes.

They have been around a while, I have no idea as to how good the product is. Any one else know?

 

[Streffpilot]

I think that is the reprieve STOL uses on his bearhawk with a Ford 302? again. heavy for my purposes.

 

[rv6ejguy]

You may still be able to find plans for the Don Parham (RFI) redrives used on Subarus. Many of these in use. Reliable, not expensive to make. Depends a bit on what engine you are contemplating to use.

Might be able to find an RAF one, Subaru again.

Stratus and Raven also had drives rated for around 100hp which might not be enough for your purposes.