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Right, Bill
I have heard the same confusing story about the rotor weights.
However, there are counterweights available for the RX-8 rotors so I for the
moment I am going to assume they are different from the Rx-7 9.7:1 rotors
counterweights. Clearly need more information. The change to the
much cheaper RX-8 rotors is attractive - depending on how much milling the slots
cost. I have been given an estimate of $50 a slot which would of course be
$150 a rotor. That would bring the cost close to $420 each which is about
$120 cheaper still than the 9.7:1 rotor.
So will spend the next couple of days getting information and advise before
making a decision - need to get my airplane home.
Ed
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Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2005 2:19
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Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Fw: Rx-8 Rotors
useable in 91 13B?
I am going to look into this a bit more and
find out how much to mill a rotor. A lighter rotor => more rpms
without increasing stress?
Ed Don't forget lighter rotors would require different balance weights. I
have heard from various sources that the Renesis rotor was lighter and then
that they weigh the same! Both from usually reliable sources, go figure.
Bill Jepson
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