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Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 6:35
AM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: New lurker on
the list
Welcome aboard, Shane
A 13B turbo should make that Glasair really
boogie. All questions are welcomed, responses are varied but, we do have
folks with decades of rotary engine experience and real -world experience with
the use of it in racing and aircraft. Data, opinions, rationale, facts,
speculations, problems, challenges, wishes and hopes can all be found here,
you're responsible for sorting them in to appropriate categories
{:>).
I would say the first decision you need to make about
the engine is whether to go with the newer Rensesis 13B or the older Rx-7
13B. If you want turbo, the Renesis does not currently (but rumors
abound about a future Forced Induction Renesis) come configured for one -
although, it is certainly possible to roll your own turbo version.
Members of the list have found that for the most part the stock automobile
turbo which is designed for short power bursts does not do well in
aircraft application (although with very low boost levels, some have had
success). So a different turbo package would likely be the smart thing
in any case. Plenty of older 13B's around but of course the parts
availability down the road will probably start to decrease. Both the
older 13B and Renesis appear to work equally well - with the Renesis
giving a bit more power.
Just one of the many design decisions you will
face.
So, again welcome to the list.
Best Regards
Ed
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 10:23
PM
Subject: [FlyRotary] New lurker on the
list
Hi all,
I am new to the list just getting started on a
13B turbo conversion I plan to put into a Glasair 1TD that I am also just
starting to build. I have built a few fast glass aircraft in the past, so I
have no issues with putting the Glasair together, but I am green when it
comes to building up a rotary. I hope you don't mind a few newbie questions
once in a while? I have gone through the archives and there is a lot of
great info there, so that is where I will start. I look forward to
getting to know both the engine and the community as I
progress.
Shane Daly
Calgary,
Canada
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