Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #41106
From: Mark Steitle <msteitle@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: URL for HushPower
Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:58:35 -0600
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
For rotorheads that are contemplating using (also the mildly curious) the Flowmaster HP-2 "resonator" muffler,

I installed the HP-2 today on my 20B and was able to do a run-up.  Bobby Hughes and I both agree that the exhaust tone is much, much mellower with a deeper tone.  My Lighspeed ANR headset had no problem cancelling out this low-frequency exhaust tone.  While the overall sound level was still pretty significant, the exhaust tone was much more pleasant to the ears.  The ear-piercing, glass shattering, nails-on-the-chalkboard, make-you-bleed-from-the-ears, exhaust tone is totally tamed.  The 3-blade M/T prop is the primary noisemaker now.  The test took place between two rows of hangars, so I feel that DB readings are not very realistic.  I'll take those again out on the ramp and post the numbers.  If the HP-2 holds up to the pounding of the rotary's exhaust, I'll be a very happy camper.

Mark S.



On Jan 12, 2008 3:22 PM, Ed Anderson <eanderson@carolina.rr.com> wrote:
They are both used stock Rx-7 turbos.  one is the older model pre 89  and the second is a later model 91 year.  They both appear to be in working condition in no nicks on the blades and they spin.  I used compressed air to spin the compressor wheels to they were really whizzing along.
 
One came with my 91 turbo block and the other was given to me.
 
Ed
 
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 3:46 PM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: URL for HushPower

Well,

then we just have to keep on looking for a "justification" for you/your area/etc. :)

Just wait, I'll find something! :)

Thomas

How about: "..... I have two turbo sitting in my shop......." 

...are they new/used? What's the scoop on them?

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