CORVAIR O-164 O-190

 

 

Direct Drive Corvair Engine Spec Sheet

Engine Model

O-164

O-190

Number of Cylinders

Six

Six

Cooling

Air

Air

Displacement

164 cubic inches (2,700cc)

190cid (3,100cc)

Bore

3.43 in. (87mm)

94mm

Stroke

2.94 in. (75mm)

75mm

Compression Ratio

9:1

9:1

Oil Capacity

4.5 - 7.0 quarts

4.5 - 7.0 quarts

Weight Wet, Ready to Fly with Electric Start

Approximately 220-225 lbs.

Approximately 212-217 lbs.

Length

Approx. 28 in.

Approx. 28 in.

Width

28.5 in.

28.5 in.

Performance

HP

100@3,150 rpm

120@3,200

HP (Continuous)

90@3,000 rpm

110@3,000

Torque

160 ft./lbs. @2,800 rpm

200 ft./lbs. @2,800

Fuel

93 Octane Auto Gas or 100 LL

93 Octane Auto Gas or 100 LL

Fuel Flow

5.6 GPH @ 75%

7.0 GPH @ 75%

Accessories

Oil Cooler

Stock Corvair-Block Mounted, Can Be Remoted

Ignition

Dual Ignition, Single Plugs

 

Generator

Alternator - 14 Amp std., Larger Available

 

Starter

Hand Prop or Electric Start; Electric Start adds 20 lbs.

 

Prop Flange

SAE #1

 

Prop Rotation

Left Hand, Right Hand Optional

 

Recommended Prop Diameter

Wood to 68"; Composite to 72"; Can Use Warp Drive Props

 

Induction

Carbureted

 

Fuel Pump

Mechanical, Stock Corvair

 

Note:

Horsepower and Torque measured on dynamometer with air cleaner, full exhaust system and quiet muffler installed. Using a less restrictive exhaust system can exceed these numbers by 5%.

Turbo boosting is available on either motor; 5 psi will increase output by 25% on both motors with a weight increase of approximately 20 lbs.