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From: "John Slade" <sladerj@bellsouth.net>
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Subject: RE: [FlyRotary] 12A vs. 13B
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> I have this opportunity to obtain an RX-7 with a 12A aboard.
> All the talk, research, and apparently flying aircraft seem to be centered
> around the 13B and 20B.
>
> What difference is there in the 12A and is it suitable for aircraft use?
> Too heavy?  Too wimpy?  Can I turbocharge it?  Or should I just junque it?
Strangely enough, some of the racers love the 12 engine, but I think life
will be much easier (i.e. more people to follow) if you use the 13B.
John Slade