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Old 01-08-2010, 10:41 AM
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Default RE: Patriot 40 engine advice

18,000 rpm with a 10x6 works out to 100 mph. The fastest Patriot radar readings I've heard of were in the 170s......how do you get there from here?
IIRC the fast times were made with 10x7 props and an engine that unloaded extremely well..