Return-Path: Received: from pop3.olsusa.com ([63.150.212.2] verified) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 3.4.5) with ESMTP id 776159 for rob@logan.com; Wed, 09 May 2001 13:23:52 -0400 Received: from hotmail.com ([64.4.19.72]) by pop3.olsusa.com (Post.Office MTA v3.5.3 release 223 ID# 0-71175U5500L550S0V35) with ESMTP id com for ; Wed, 9 May 2001 12:29:06 -0400 Received: from mail pickup service by hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC; Wed, 9 May 2001 09:35:51 -0700 Received: from 216.26.16.210 by lw12fd.law12.hotmail.msn.com with HTTP; Wed, 09 May 2001 16:35:51 GMT From: "Don Skeele" To: lancair.list@olsusa.com Bcc: Subject: Re: Van's RV parts Date: Wed, 09 May 2001 16:35:51 -0000 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Message-ID: X-Mailing-List: lancair.list@olsusa.com Reply-To: lancair.list@olsusa.com <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> << Lancair Builders' Mail List >> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> In my 235/320 I have built a carb air intake patterned after the Van Kit. Van's testing of their unit indicated little or no loss of MP with their unit. But, I made mine out of aluminum, to lessen induction fire potential of the Lancair Unit. It has carb heat, alternate air, and a KN Air Filter. It took slicing the lower cowl horizontally and adding 5/8 of an inch to the depth. All engine air goes through the Filter, at annual, washing it shows a considerble dirt and I don't operate off grass or dirt Rwys. Because of the increased air, dropping the air "scoop", increased the exit area, and among other mods, decreased engine and oil temps. Cruise penalty, perhaps, but I won the Redmond Races for four years in the 235 Mod Class. Induction fires are something to consider, especialy in the colder climates, where a tad of over prime could ruin your whole day. One of the mods an IA mentor suggested, a bunch of work for me, but a bunch of peace of mind...Regards to all.. Don Skeele N320J (503) 769-2563 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LML website: http://www.olsusa.com/Users/Mkaye/maillist.html LML Builders' Bookstore: http://www.buildersbooks.com/lancair Please send your photos and drawings to marvkaye@olsusa.com. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>