Return-Path: Received: from pop3.olsusa.com ([63.150.212.2] verified) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 3.5.1) with ESMTP id 993245 for rob@logan.com; Fri, 21 Dec 2001 05:46:50 -0500 Received: from smtp003pub.verizon.net ([206.46.170.182]) by pop3.olsusa.com (Post.Office MTA v3.5.3 release 223 ID# 0-71866U8000L800S0V35) with ESMTP id com for ; Fri, 21 Dec 2001 01:00:20 -0500 Received: from GCasey (calnet31-66.gtecablemodem.com [207.175.254.66]) by smtp003pub.verizon.net with SMTP for ; id fBL610w07529 Fri, 21 Dec 2001 00:01:00 -0600 (CST) Reply-To: Reply-To: lancair.list@olsusa.com From: "Gary Casey" To: Subject: Autoengines (Engineair) Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 21:59:33 -0800 Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Importance: Normal In-Reply-To: <20011221051038.AAA18670@pop3.olsusa.com> X-Mailing-List: lancair.list@olsusa.com <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> << Lancair Builders' Mail List >> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> >>...in addition to burning up to 25% less fuel than a Continental or Lycoming. Other than changing my oil once every 25 hours, this engine requires NO maintenance.<< I don't disagree with most of the post as I am sure there has been a tremendous amount of effort put in to make the installation a good one. I suppose one could even carry full fuel and 4 passengers while carrying an engine that is significantly heavier than the original. With an experimental you can certainly pick your own gross weight and say it will carry what ever you want. None of the "standard" IV's can carry full seats and full fuel and stay below the advertised gross so I don't know what kind of math is used to make it work. While I am an auto engine enthusiast, I have to say that NO WAY can any spark-ignition engine burn 25% less than a standard Lycoming or Continental. While these engines may not represent the latest in technology they are quite efficient and reliable. An auto engine, because of the ability to run a slightly higher compression ratio for the same fuel, might be slightly better, but only by maybe 2%. I might even believe 5%. But not 25% - especially not on 92 octane. NO WAY. Just not thermodynamically possible. Gary Casey ES project >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LML website: http://members.olsusa.com/mkaye/maillist.html LML Builders' Bookstore: http://www.buildersbooks.com/lancair Please remember that purchases from the Builders' Bookstore assist with the management of the LML. Please send your photos and drawings to marvkaye@olsusa.com. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>