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Welcome aboard, Shane
A 13B turbo should make that Glasair really boogie.
All questions are welcomed, responses are varied but, we do have folks with
decades of rotary engine experience and real -world experience with the use of
it in racing and aircraft. Data, opinions, rationale, facts, speculations,
problems, challenges, wishes and hopes can all be found here, you're responsible
for sorting them in to appropriate categories {:>).
I would say the first decision you need to make about the
engine is whether to go with the newer Rensesis 13B or the older Rx-7 13B.
If you want turbo, the Renesis does not currently (but rumors abound about a
future Forced Induction Renesis) come configured for one - although, it is
certainly possible to roll your own turbo version. Members of the list
have found that for the most part the stock automobile turbo which is
designed for short power bursts does not do well in aircraft application
(although with very low boost levels, some have had success). So a
different turbo package would likely be the smart thing in any case.
Plenty of older 13B's around but of course the parts availability down the road
will probably start to decrease. Both the older 13B and Renesis appear to
work equally well - with the Renesis giving a bit more power.
Just one of the many design decisions you will
face.
So, again welcome to the list.
Best Regards
Ed
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Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 10:23
PM
Subject: [FlyRotary] New lurker on the
list
Hi all,
I am new to the list just getting started on a
13B turbo conversion I plan to put into a Glasair 1TD that I am also just
starting to build. I have built a few fast glass aircraft in the past, so I
have no issues with putting the Glasair together, but I am green when it comes
to building up a rotary. I hope you don't mind a few newbie questions once in
a while? I have gone through the archives and there is a lot of great info
there, so that is where I will start. I look forward to getting to know
both the engine and the community as I progress.
Shane Daly
Calgary,
Canada
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