Looking for a little speedster I can bolt my Norvel .074 into, anyone have any suggestions or maybe something for sale?

Hi FFB! How about scaling down a SHRIKE to about a 24" span? There is a guy in the EXTREME SPEED forum who put an OPS 60 in a .10 size SHRIKE, go have a look there for inspiration.

The Ace Simple 400 with a hot .049 is pretty fast and easy to throw together. With an 074 it should really move out...

You could also scale down a quickee 500 style plane to 1/2 size and try that too.

AJC

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where is the extreme speed forum??

Go to the forums page and scroll down past the 1/2A forum, its about 1/2 dozen down the list...

AJC

Frank Just install your .074 in a 1/2 A shrike- it will fit w/ a small bit of work and the plane is fast and flys great. Try it you'll like it

I have to say I'm skeptical about the report of an OPS60 in a 10 size Shrike. It won't fit and the logistics are not there, someone is pulling someones leg.
That said a little bit on the Norvel 074 conversion. It's an easy fix for a little more speed but there is a penalty. Todays logic seems to be bigger motor, go faster, simple. It really isn't that simple if you really want to go fast. To start with carbs are a hinderance in a fast plane so you only need a venturi and a shut off. A pressurized system to feed the critter and above all a motor that is designed to deliver the goods If you want to really go fast with this plane get a Nova Rossi 09. Then there is the matter of the right fuel,prop and above all the piloting skill to fly the thing safely.
Of course that is a rant and if all you want to do is go a little faster then by all means do the Norvel 074 but to realize any blood curdeling adrenalin pumping, heart stopping excitement be prepared to be a little disappointed.
Dennis

Nova Rossi 09 ???? More details please!!!