Thread: Another use for a Chevy V8

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Originally Posted by RestoRod

Great looking and sounding plane. I would have thought the Chevy V8 would be a bit heavy for that use.
Sad to see that it has been wrecked in a crash.
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I see where it's an 8.5:1, 500 hp 502 big block. Didn't find anything about an aluminum block, but aluminum heads would be standard I'm sure. The low SCR allows operation on 100LL fuel (100 octane, low lead) which should be available at most any airport. Crank to prop reduction 2.13:1. The entire aircraft weighs only 3000 lbs, ready to fly.

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