I'm working on a completely different approach to intake manifold design (for the rotary) but it does not lend itself to composite design. That's all I'll say about it for now because there is some chance it will make me look like a complete idiot when it comes time to try it. If it does work, it will become an off the shelf, bolt on part (for Renesis and earlier 13Bs). Tracy ----- Original Message ----- From: kelseyjewett Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2004 11:08 PM To: Rotary motors in aircraft Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Carbon Fiber Intake Manifolds I would like to see someone who really knows how to design and
manufacture composite parts take on the project. Tracy certainly knows
how to design the part and there must be someone who can fabricate a
smooth good looking carbon fiber intake system. A bolt on unit for the
Renisis that I suspect Tracy is installing on his RV-4 rocket.
Now I am answering my own posts..
Kelsey
A complete intake system for the Renisis would be a blessing to those
of us dreaming of 220 hp. smooth engines.
Kelsey
building and dreaming
On May 5, 2004, at 10:03 AM, Chad Robinson wrote:
> Alex Madsen wrote:
>> Has anyone looked into creating carbon fiber intake manifolds for
>> their
>> rotary engine? It would save weight and I would think it would not be
>> much more difficult than making a completely costume AL manifold.
>
> How is the carbon-fiber assembly coupled to the engine? Is a flange
> incorporated that bolts directly onto the engine block, and if so, are
> there heat-related issues involved?
>
> Regards,
> Chad
>
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