Lycoming O-320 160 HP - anyone have one of these on your Kitfox?

[Shadowrider]

Roman makes awesome props. 1200$ for carbon fiber ground adjustable prop and carbon spinner. Haven't weighed them but I would guess they are as light or lighter than a Catto. Great pull and fast on the top end.

[KenZ]

Couldn't find web site for Roman propeller

[avidflyer]

He is referring to NR props. NRProp. Aircraft Composite Propellers

[efwd]

3,000Ft/min! Holy Crap. At the airspeeds we fly, isn't that about vertical? Damn

[KenZ]

I have been communicating with Roman last several days.

3 blade prop with spinner.

Trying to get proper size spinner. Weight of the prop and hub is about 13.5 lbs compared to Whirlwind is 18lbs, Sensenich is 21lbs, my Catto weighs 12lbs.

With the heavy engine, 260lbs, need less weight up front.

Chatted with Steve Henry and he said good things about them also.

Price is $1628.00 US shipped compared to almost $5000 for Whirlwind or Sensenich.

Looks like I will be selling My Catto 76" 42" pitch soon!

[jmodguy]

KenZ
I’m running an IO-340 with a 80” Whirlwind GA-200L STOL. It was about $3200 3 yrs or so back. I have no complaints. At 14 degrees (low pitch) I have seen 3000’/min. Currently running 17 deg pitch and I cruise about 105 at @4g/hr at 2100 rpm