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George,

Thanks for the confirmation of our observation.  I have no doubt that the induction system used in my engine, an I/O 320 with the forward mounted throttle body, is incapable of delivering air equally to each of the four cylinders.  I am considering shrouds for the injectors but first I will be experimenting with managing the injector environment with bits of baffling along with adjustments to the cooling airflow the better even the CHTs -- all assuming that EGT and CHT data collected from my VM EPI 800 system is accurate -- and remembering that the cyl #1 CHT probe had to be bent to fit along side the exhaust pipe with a SS shield to keep it (the probe) from cooking.

Also, Lancair 320/360s do have a prop extension (I use a Hartzell compact CS prop) and I have modified the cooling air intakes with interior increasing-diameter trumpet horn like surfaces to slow down the air.  These work as I have pretty good cooling efficiency, but the un-impeded airflow to the #2 injector was quite direct and is significant.

Before collecting data for possible future Gami-injector use, I would want to make sure I have controlled as many variables as I can.  The reason for my recent examination of the engine running parameters is my use of the Lasar electronic ignition that changed the way fuel and air are converted to power (heat).  Since more combustion occurs in the cylinder and less burn in the exhaust pipe I am seeing the forecast 80-100 degree reduction in EGTs and a 20 degree rise in CHTs.  Because of the rise in CHTs, I am more interested in equalizing the power (heat) produced by each cylinder to more effectively lean and reach engine Nirvana - Best Power, Smooth (4-cyl oxymoron), Cool Running and also beat the flaps off less tuned Lancairs carrying around 360s.

Scott Krueger

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