It sounds like your question and over-all perspective is purely
functional.
My standard answer is that if you do not have a serious desire to
experiment and a preference for something different under the cowl,
*** do not even think of using a rotary or any other alternative
engine *** .
If the urge to experiment and cost is not a big
factor, go buy an O - 540 and enjoy flying that RV-10!
Tracy
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Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 12:56
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Subject: [FlyRotary] Renesis
Applications
This is a question that could probably best be
answered by Tracy but all comments would be appreciated. I originally
purchased my built long block Renesis from Bruce Turrentine for
my Cozy MKIV. I sold the project but kept the engine and
am now building an RV-10. The RV-10 was tested with the Continental
IO-360 @220 hp with satisfactory results according to Vans. I am torn
between going with the Renesis to power the RV or just selling it
and putting in the Lycoming 0-540 @250 hp Vans
recommends. Bruce estimates my Renesis will produce 225 hp @ 6500.
I know the Renesis performs well in Tracy's RV,,,,I just don't want to spend
all the time and money into building and installing the Renesis and
having to pull it out to replace it with the 0-540.
Comments????