Corvair Onex Prop

Firewall Forward Propellers
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Still looking for a better prop for my Corvair 2850 powered Onex . Current Sensenich 54x58 has too much pitch. I would like to see another 250 rpm across the rpm range. I lengthened the landing gear and can use up to 60-61’ diameter.

Anyone have anything for sale?

Thanks,

Jeff

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Hey Jeff,

I can’t help with a prop. Wish I could. But I just have to say: That is the coolest looking Onex I’ve ever seen.

I’m going to have to cut the sides of my cowl when I install EFI on the VW. I’ll have to add cheeks. I’ve done very little fiberglass work. If you could point me to a resource that would provide guidance on how you did that it would be greatly appreciated.

Wes

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Wes, a friend who runs his own composite shop lofted the teardrop shapes in CAD, then used a CNC table to make one-time use molds using pink foam. I then laid up 4 layers of bid into the molds, using 7725 style BID cloth and epoxy resin. Lots more work to then section the shapes with split lines/flanges at the firewall and upper/lower cowl split lines

Jeff

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I agree with Wes. That is awesome Jeff!

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Thanks Jeff,

I think I need a better class of friends :wink:

Wes

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I’ve got a buddy out in PA who has Waiex 181 with a Corvair on it. 54x54 Sensenich and he’s happy with it.

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Yowza! That is just an amazing Onex!!! I imagine it performs more like a rocket!

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I agree with the others … dat dar beez one fine lookin’ aeroplane fer sure!

Dale
3.0 Corvair/Taildragger

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