REFLECTOR: Exhaust systems

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In a message dated 7/10/03 10:02:52 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
tmartino@troubleshooter.com writes:

<< f I extend the prop it will have tremendous disadvantages.  I am already 
pushing it (no pun intended) as it is ... because of the short fuselage.  I am 
afraid of a prop strike.
  >>
As I remember, Velocity at the time (1993) recommended the 8" extension for 
the STD.  I have never felt close at all to a prop strike.  

By the way, as someone who has made over a hundred extensions, be sure and 
get a 6" dia. on the crank end and a 7" dia. on the prop end with a 7" dia X 
1/2" thick crush plate(for Lycomings).

By the way, I don't sell them any more as now days, I have deeper pockets for 
some rat ass attorney (sorry Chris) to get into in the event of a liability 
issue.

TEC