1970-1972 Pride of Pay 'n Pak Specifications


General

Original Owner Dave Heerensperger (Pay 'n Pak Corporation)
Designer Ron Jones
Constructor Ron Jones
Lap Speed Approx 125 MPH
Maximum Speed 180 MPH+
Electrical System 24V

Hull Specifications

Length 28' 6"
Beam 12'8"
Weight 6,000 lbs (Racing Trim)
Material Wood, Aluminum, Fiberglass

Engine Specifications (modified for racing)

Manufacturer Rolls-Royce/Packard
Model V-1650-9 (Merlin) V-12
Displacement 1,650 cu-in
Bore x Stroke Bore: 5.4" x Stroke: 6.0"
Compression Ratio 6.0:1
Power Over 3,000 HP
Racing RPM Approx 3,600-4,000 RPM
Fuel System Bendix-Stromberg Injection Carburetor w/ADI
Supercharger Two-stage two-speed with intercooler & ADI tube (no aftercooler), 120-130" Hg Abs Boost
Engine driven supercharger: 12.0" first stage, 10.1" second stage, 6.391:1 low ratio, 8.095:1 high ratio (normally not used)
Fuel: 115/145 octane aviation fuel (118+ octane race fuel now used)
ADI 50/50 water/alcohol anti-detonation injection at boost above 50 in hg (approx 0.5 lb ADI per 1.0 lb fuel)
Lubrication System Dry sump system w/15 gal tank, engine driven pressure and scavange pumps, gearbox scavange pump
Cooling Total loss water system, rudder pickup feeds water/oil cooler, block, and shaft logs; seperate rudder pickup for intercooler
Ignition Dual high tension rotating magnet-type magneto's (one intake, one exhaust), w/provisions for starting booster coils

Propeller/Gearbox

Gearbox Western Gear 2.85:1 ratio gearbox, replaces original Merlin reduction gear
Propeller 2 blade

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