Real world RPM

[KrisW]

DA-150, KS 1080 pipes and stock Flex headers, Biela 30-12 three blade.

Static RPM: 5400 Hot

Same engine with solid headers and 1090 pipes and the Biela 29-12 3-blade

Static RPM: 5850-5900 Hot.

I found that I prefer the KS1080 pipes over the 1090's because of the much smoother midrange throttle response, while not really losing very much on the top end power. Everyone wants the BIG numbers up top, but the plane definitely was easier to fly with the 1080's and smoother throttle curve.

I'll be happy to trade straight across for some 1080's if anyone has a set they want to get rid of

[rdb127]

First Place Engines FPE 3.2 on 32-1[edit: stock muffler} oil 89 octane gas,
Sea level- 80 degrees 5th flight, NX-22X8
6600 rpm.

Anyone with a FPE 3.2 who can tell me if the RPM seems right or not?
It pulls the plane like a bear on the first half of throttle (lots of low torque)
then less noticable increase on top. Top end is slightly rich, and seems like
there is no fade from lean.

[Flyinrazrback]

3W 80 info on p3 updated with a few more props

[Xipp]

You will find that a prop driven engine will need a lot of mid-range torque top end numbers really mean nothing other then more heat and viberation.
To date the best pipes we have found for really improved mid-range have been the Greve's long pipes with the headers set at 11".
Dont get me wrong the KS-1090's make power but it's way peakie and to fly IMAC with them is tuff.
Mind you some of the peakieness can be removed by adjusting the header but then you lose some of the pipes power potinal and when compaired to the Greve's the 1090's are heavy.

We have a AI Extra with a DA-150 and Greves pipes pulling 5950 hot on a Mejzlik 32x10 Mind you thats after porting the engine.

prior to porting the engine we were getting 5750 to 5800 with still good mid-range.

So remember it's more then just top RPM numbers,It's a lil factor called TORQUE...

[Flyinrazrback]

I agree ground numbers are a small part, an inflight tach will tell you what is really happening with the props. I didnt have any problems running full length pipes on my 3Ws, I guess the way they are built are more adapt to the full pipes compared to the DA.

[TprosRC]

	Quote: Originally Posted by wizard
	DA 50 Slimline Pitts mufler menz 22 X 8 Cheap gas lawnboy 32:1 ashless 1/2 gal thru Indiana 40% humidity 70 deg. 7100 Idle about 900 Question what should the idle be?

Ditto on the oil & prop, 1/4 gallon or so through it & getting 6800-6900. Idle is about 1800 though. 900 seems really low, if I get down to 1400 it shakes so bad it looks like it's gonna rip the aileron servos out.

[TManiaci]

3W50i, approx 50 flights
Amsoil 100:1, mixed @ 75:1
91 Octane from some arab country
Hot testing
NX 23x8, 6050 RPM
NX 22x10, 6250 RPM
NX 22x8, 6420 RPM

[harley6133]

FPE 3.2 with a Zinger Pro 22 x 10, 6580 rpm. Pulls hard from the bottom and mid-range, does seem to run out of speed at the top end, i am sure it is the prop limiting the top speed.

[Pale Rider]

DA 50
89 Octane
Stock Exhaust
NX 23-8
Bel Ray H1R 50:1
7020
1300 idle

[Bat Fastard]

ZDZ 80 (old style) with a mejzlik 26-10, 6380 Hot.
Custom short header and the "big can" from RC Showcase (they sell a smaller one).
About 200' ASL, 70 degree temps and mild humidity.
Jamie

[adrian]

ZDZ50 ng - pitts muffler, bolly 22x8- 7060rpm
ZDZ50ng - supersonic muffler, bolly 22x8 - 7200rpm
DA50 - supersonic muffler, bolly 22x8 - 7220rpm

[Stu_D]

DA 100 , MTW 75 , Mej 28 x 10
Motul 800 @ 50:1 , after 15 litres .
at sea level

6150 RPM

Up date - After 25 litres now 6350 RPM

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Up date Now with K&S 1060 pipes , 300 flights +

6660 rpm , it rips