>Larry, how big and how heavy? This is a far cry from the 195 many are said >to achieve. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
My KR is a 24" stretch, canopy raised for about 3" of head room for my 6'4" body, 30"Diehl gear legs with 600X6 wheels and brakes, and a 765 pound empty weight. Also, no wheel pants at this time. On a couple of short cross country legs yesterday it seems to settle in on 160 mph indicated. That appears to be pretty close from what the GPS was reading out and allowing for the wind. I think I'll see about 170 mph cruise at 2500 rpm when it's all said and done. Some of those 190+ mph speeds you hear about from other 0-200 powered KR's are for KR's pretty close to plan size and pulling 2700 - 2950 rpm. It's not hard to achieve but I'm happy with the size airplane I've got and the performance I'm getting. The same engine pulled the C-150 along at a blistering 110 mph !! I'm not going to chop on the prop any more until I get wheel pants and see if the extra speed lets the rpm come up a bit. After the 40 hours I may decide to re-do the engine by having the jugs rebuilt, rebuild or new cam and lower end bearings, etc. Thanks to everyone that replied, on the net and personally, with birthday wishes and congratulations. I turned out to be a wonderful day. Larry Flesner
