Ian,

what are the staright through mufflers like? how much do they weigh and what
is their size, source, life expectancy etc.
any pictures?

Thanks,

Marko


-----Original Message-----
From: Rotary motors in aircraft [mailto:flyrotary@lancaironline.net]On
Behalf Of Ian Beadle
Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2003 7:47 PM
To: Rotary motors in aircraft
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Straight pipes


Bill, Have you tried 'straight through' mufflers? I have two in series on my
RV6A with ~32" before the collector. Max airspeed on the ASI on a cool day
at 2000'  is 200mph. (7200 RPM) Max at 10,000' on the ASI 135mph.
Why don't you guys use knots? Its a lot easier!
Ian Beadle RV6A.