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That's a good looking plane. A few years back, I had seriously considered the SQ2000 and was about to send in my deposit when the company declared bankruptcy. A year or so later I met the new owner at Sun-N-Fun and discussed my interest in building an SQ2000 and installing a turbo 3-rotor. His response was, "why do you want to ruin a beautiful airplane with an auto engine?" From that comment, and a couple of others, I lost all interest in buying/building one of his kits. From visiting their new website, I see that they discuss a variety of auto-conversions and they are now supporting auto installations. How times change! I wish you a good building experience.
Mark S.
Lancair ES-20B
At 07:33 AM 2/20/2003 -0500, you wrote:
Posted for "sqpilot@earthlink" <sqpilot@earthlink.net>:
Hi, Rusty.....I also purchased my intake manifold and throttlebody from Atkins. I spent the $2700.00 and bought the whole "bolt on" fuel and ignition package.
I, too am considering the turbo. I thought that I might buy Paul Lamar's new manifold and pipe bends, and have that welded to a plate on which I could mount my Atkins throttlebody and injectors, as that would place it on the cold side of the engine. Atkins also sells a one piece wrap-over manifold that would replace the straight manifold, which would put his throttlebody above the engine. Unfortunately, I don't have sufficient cowling space above the engine for that. (I also have to move the alternator to the side for the same reason). If you come up with any additional ideas, I sure would like to hear them. Possibly between the two of us, we might come up with a good solution.
I am installing my 13B in a canard pusher, called the SQ2000. www.klscomposites.com
Homepage: http://www.flyrotary.com/
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