J3 Speed mods ?

[Brandsman]

I have the British development of the Taylorcraft, an Auster. Mine is a J/5G with 4 seats, 155 hp and 2500 lb gross. Only cruises at 115 mph with all that power! My J-3 manages 80 mph with a C-90 and when I had a 150 hp PA 18 it was not keen to go faster than about 110 mph - with standard tyres and prop. So 130 mph Taylorcraft or J-3 are interesting but awaken the cynic! I have a 250 hp Cherokee that does 140-150 mph but much less draggy than its tail dragger house mates


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[tempdoug]

i always wanted to go fast but whenever i got there i always wondered why i was in a hurry.

 

[Taledrger]

J-3 and “Speed Mods” = Oxymoron.

MTV

Beat me to it!!

85hp, metal prop, no elec... most fun J3 I've ever flown!!!