Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #51901
From: Chris Barber <cbarber@texasattorney.net>
Subject: RE: [FlyRotary] Re: New video of my turbo rotary installinmyVelcitySE
Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:50:30 +0000
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Kelly,
 
I have a 3 lb spring in the wastegate to limit boost.  I do not have a manual adjustment...just the spring. My desire is to be mindful of detonation issues since this is so often discussed.  Figure I should start small.  I have seen boost on my EM2 that seem in line with the spring installed.  I am having a brain bubble on the MP but the Rpm is about 6300 rpm.  It seems to like about 6250 better as I have to play with mixture to get to 6300 for a few seconds, but will stabilize around 6250 rpm. I am limited to this for a very short time (less than a minute) since at these power settings my temps start to rise FAST (perhaps bad design...or, perhaps 108 degrees F on the ramp with about 98% humidity....perhaps both).
 
The turbo is a "Comp Turbo" T4 with.  IIRC, the A/R is .96 with P trim, like John Slade's. The Comp Turbo was recommended the guys at Turbochargers.com ( a local Houston company).  Perhaps they get a kick back or just like the company. The guy I spoke with says it is the brand he uses extensively. I have the "Performance" 46mm wastegate
 
Hope this info helps a bit.
 
All the best,
 
Chris
Houston, GSOT

From: Rotary motors in aircraft [flyrotary@lancaironline.net] on behalf of Kelly Troyer [keltro@att.net]
Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 6:54 PM
To: Rotary motors in aircraft
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: New video of my turbo rotary installinmyVelcity SE

Chris,
   What boost figures have you seen so far ??................Also please refresh us on the
particulars of your turbo.........Model , compressor trim , turbine housing A/R ratio , etc........
  
Kelly Troyer
"Dyke Delta"_13B ROTARY Engine
"RWS"_RD1C/EC2/EM2
"Mistral"_Backplate/Oil Manifold



From: Chris Barber <cbarber@texasattorney.net>
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Sent: Tue, August 10, 2010 3:01:34 PM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: New video of my turbo rotary install inmyVelcity SE

Have made some high power run ups to about 6300 rpm. The high power runs are brief due to it getting hot fast,ESP with 100degree+ ramp temps.  Did a decibel check last night at idle. About 83 at 50ish feet.  87 at 25ish feet. 92 at prop and 83 in cabin. I shudder at what it must have been before the turbo.   Tuning is improving as I improve my comfort zone with the ecu

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On Aug 9, 2010, at 9:11 AM, Kelly Troyer <keltro@att.net> wrote:

Chris,
    looking and sounding gooood !!.....................How is your tuning (EFI) at this
time............Made any hi power runups and how close to first flight are you.........
 
Kelly Troyer
"Dyke Delta"_13B ROTARY Engine
"RWS"_RD1C/EC2/EM2
"Mistral"_Backplate/Oil Manifold



From: Chris Barber <cbarber@texasattorney.net>
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Sent: Mon, August 9, 2010 1:39:00 AM
Subject: [FlyRotary] New video of my turbo rotary install in my Velcity SE

Much work and time has been spent, but I think I just about have my engine install where I want it.  I took this video today with my new I-Phone.  The quality ok but much better than my old Motorola Cliq (what garbage).
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhMfuOMJJwc
 
Comments are welcome....well, uh....yeah, they are welcome. :-)
 
All the best,
 
Chris
Houston, GSOT
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