Randy,

Was curious what propeller you have on your plane?

Eric
LNC2 SB
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> From: "Randy" <randystuart@hotmail.com>
> Date: 2008/02/12 Tue AM 06:44:48 CST
> To: lml@lancaironline.net
> Subject: [LML] Cold Induction
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> OK, since people want the information and pictures I'll give you what I have so far.
> The pictures and be seen here: http://members.dslextreme.com/users/netconn/Cold_Induction/
> They don't seem to put them in order when I download them but they are numbered. You can see the installation of the ECI system, the building of the new pipes (321 Stainless), the cowling cuts and reconstruction, etc.
> This engine is an IO-360, with 10:1's, some valve work, dual exhaust and a single EI. I've owned this plane for three years. Past performance was a consistent 205 kts., 3500', 24", 2500 RPM.  I now have only three flights with the ECI system and the other changes. Preliminary performance, so far has been, consistent 216 kts., 3500', 25", 2400 RPM. The oil runs a little cooler, the CHT's are cooler and the EGT's are very even (1380 deg's). The engine runs smoother with no hesitation at all. Very obvious smooth power difference.  The plane also appears to fly a little more stable and lands a little better, this would be from the weight loss and cowling changes.
> Bare in mind....... I did more then just install this ECI Cold Induction system. I removed weight, I removed friction, better flowing exhaust and I've added more RAM pressure.  The changes in the cowling also has a big effect on the cooling, along with the direct RAM air effecting the performance.
> This ECI system is a newer design that was made to fit in tighter places, like a Lancair cowl. I was asked by ECI to see if it fits and works. Well, it fits and works.
> I still need more testing and more numbers to put together. But so far I'm very impressed with the changes I've done and the ECI Cold Induction system.  I still need to test WOT and sea level flights to see what the maximum MAP's are.
> OK, the hard numbers... The cost of the ECI Cold Induction system I think is under $3K and comes with just about everything you'll need (can only be used with injected engines, of course), to have the pipes made I would guess at about $1200, mics. stuff (glass, foam, epoxy, aluminum, cables, oil, etc, etc, ) about $300, repaint cowl ??, plan on a few months of your time and a few sleepless nights.......
> Blowing by your friends when you push in the throttle.... Priceless.
>
> Randy Stuart
> LNC-2
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>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Randy
>   To: lml@lancaironline.net
>   Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 3:08 PM
>   Subject: [LML] Cold Induction
>
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>   I don't know if anyone is interested but I just spent the last couple of months installing the new ECI Cold Induction system on my LNC-2, IO-360. I had to make new exhaust, allot of little mods and change the cowling quite a bit but after three test flights it looks like it was well worth the trouble.
>   I've gained noticable cruise and climb speed, the engine runs cooler and smoother and strong. If there's interest I'll post a link to the pictures of the work I've done and post numbers, etc.
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>   Randy Stuart
>   LNC-2
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