Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #63130
From: Doug Lomheim <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Subject: RE. 13B & Renesis weights
Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2017 18:31:29 +0100
To: Rotary Motors in Aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Rick wrote; “...However, I found this to weigh just under 400 pounds according to Subaru service documentation”.

My observations over the years when Subie were installed in RV-9/9A’s, was that they would consistently tip the scales weighing 70-100 lbs more than O-320s.  When this was combined with the lower h.p. of the installations, which was readily reflected in lower than standard RV cruise/top speeds; many began to steer clear.  Ross of SDS in Canada thought has a successful installation with a turbo to help achieve “RV” speeds in his “6A”.

Doug Lomheim
RV-9A Mazda 13B/FWF
 
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