Warp Drive on a 582

[skyraidertom]

Is anybody running a Warp Drive prop on a 582 with a 3:1 C box? I am having a hard time trying to decide what to replace my 3 blade GSC with.

[avidflyer]

I had a 3 blade warp taper tip on one of my 582s, it seemed to be ok. It was 72" diameter, and I kind of felt like it was to much prop for that setup. I've also run a 2 blade 74x49 Culver (originally supplied from Avid on their kits) and a 3 blade IVO with good results. In a way, I liked the IVO best, but you have to use the knurled hub if you are running on a 3-1 ratio. IVO props have had some issues with blades moving when run on a 3 - 1 gear ratio. Jim Chuk

[skyraidertom]

I talked to Darrel at Warp Drive. He recommended either their 3 blade 68" with square tips or a 69" 3 blade with tapered tips. the tapered tips are suppose to give a bit better cruise and be a little quieter. I decided to go with the tapered tips. The Ivo is a good prop but I was uncomfortable running the ultralight model since it is not recommended by Ivo and the standard prop seems to be designed for higher ratio gearboxes along with higher horsepower engines.

[avidflyer]

One thing I did notice about the warp drive prop was that when I set the prop and was showing 6250 static, it was a good bit less in a full throttle climb out. That may have been somewhat due to the prop being a bit on the big size for the 582, I'm not sure. At any rate, might make sense to pitch it just a bit on the high side RPM wise. I used the protractor supplied, but I also built a gizmo that I could hook a laser to to compare one blade against the others. It was very accurate, shinning a beam 20 feet or so across the hangar. Here are a couple of pics. Notice the reddish line on the wall where the laser is pointing in the first pic. Jim Chuk

[skyraidertom]

I received my new prop today from warp drive. Not sure how many degrees to set it at initially. Do you remember what you had yours set at Jim?

[avidflyer]

Hi Tom, I don't remember what that prop was set at for degrees. I would probably try to set it about 5900 static and see what it will do in climb out. Also, might be a good idea to ask warp drive what they recommend for you engine. Might not be perfect, but it's a starting point. Jim Chuk

[soiux201]

If your flying a seaplane/ warp the only way to go, STAINLESS STEEL LEADING Edge!!!!

[Av8r3400]

Warp offers a nickel leading edge as an option, not stainless steel.