REFLECTOR: MUSCLE PLANES

[len.baxter at gm.com]

Al,

I have been planning to use the Vesta V8  solution on a XLRG ..... but you 
make a compelling case.  Where can I get info on the rotary??? does anyone 
do a FWF package??


Len Baxter


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Tom;

 

I noted that you didn?t ask about the rotary, but consider that it 
eliminates all those pistons, connecting rods, valves, rocker arms, push 
rods, etc., with their reciprocal motion.  Comes stock with two plugs per 
rotor and normal setup is with two injectors per rotor for redundancy.  A 
normally aspirated 3-rotor with 2.17 to 1 reduction gets you started at 
about 265 hp (loafing), at a weight under that of an IO540.  If you want 
more power go to 3.5 : 1 reduction and get about 320 hp for just a few lbs 
more in the cooling system.  Add a turbo charger and some porting, and go 
to 600 hp, but only if you want to win at Reno.

 

My ?all up? (prop not included) NA installation is about 420 lbs wet. 
 Total cost for the fairly highly customized installation is about 
$23,000.  Runs best on mogas, a buck and a half, or so, less than Avgas, 
but is also quite happy with avgas.  It fits into a cowl that is more 
compact than needed for an IO360 (mine is on an SE RG).  I?m quite happy 
with the package, except for some glitches with the electronic ECU which 
apparently wasn?t designed for long runs from panel to engine, in a 
composite airframe subject to electrical noise; but I?m confident of 
getting that resolved.

 

Al  
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