Hi James, those were absolute manifold pressure numbers which is the only thing the engine cares about. Yes, the engine feels like its loafing most all the time.
The airplane was originally optimized with longer wings and the larger engine for cruise into the flight levels up to 21,000. I do have OX for use above 12,500. I later decided I had no interest in IFR flying so that limits me to 18,000.
Tracy
Sent from my iPad I have heard some quote manifold absolute pressure (MAP) which I would think is good because on a turbocharged engine, it is what matters. It seems like your numbers are gauge pressure? But is it gauge above ambient pressure, or just simply a MAP with sea level pressure subtracted out (approximately 30")? Just wondering... Seems like your motor is not working very hard - great!
That is flying high! Do you use oxygen (on you not the motor!)?
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