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Mosler Red 82X

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The Mosler Red 82X is an experimental four cylinder, four stroke engine developed as a low cost replacement for older aircraft.

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Design and development

A Red 82X was tested in April 1992 on a Luscombe 8A certified in the experimental-exhibition category.

Variants

Red 82X
Red 82DX
Dual ignition
Red 82LB
No ignition packaged

General characteristics

  • Type: 4-cylinder, air-cooled, horizontally opposed engine
  • Bore: 94 mm
  • Stroke: 78 mm
  • Displacement: 2,165 cc
  • Length: 24 in
  • Width: 30 in
  • Height: 18 in
  • Dry weight: 182 lb

    • Components

  • Valvetrain: 1 inlet and 1 exhaust valve per cylinder Hydraulic lifters
  • Cooling system: Air

    • Performance

  • Power output: 82 hp at 3,200 rpm

    • References

    Mosler Red 82X Wikipedia
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