NewbRVator
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When I do a top end on a carburated 0-360 Lycoming w/ 8.5:1 pistons is there any benefit to changing the pistons to higher compression like 9:1 if I want marginally more power especially above 10k feet.
Why are is the O-360 Lycoming redline set at 2700? What could I do to safely increase the redline to 2800? Would that entail a complete rebuild and not just a top end?
I would imagine balancing and blueing would achieve a higher redline?
The reason I ask is the engine hp curve reveals a lot of hp at 2700 and I imagine there are 20hp more at 2800 with higher compression 9:1 pistons.
Then of course I would need a different prop.
Lots of questions any one got an idea to share?
Thanks
Why are is the O-360 Lycoming redline set at 2700? What could I do to safely increase the redline to 2800? Would that entail a complete rebuild and not just a top end?
I would imagine balancing and blueing would achieve a higher redline?
The reason I ask is the engine hp curve reveals a lot of hp at 2700 and I imagine there are 20hp more at 2800 with higher compression 9:1 pistons.
Then of course I would need a different prop.
Lots of questions any one got an idea to share?
Thanks