REFLECTOR: Kurt Winker requested photos - 400 HP Chevy

[Al Gietzen]

Nice to see that it is up and running.  Congratulations!

Curious how you measured that static HP on the plane? That's a bunch of
power.

 

Al

 

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From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
Behalf Of Dennis Martin
Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 9:05 AM
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
Subject: REFLECTOR: Kurt Winker requested photos - 400 HP Chevy

 

Hi Kurt,

You asked me to attach a few photos of my V-6 application. Engine is robust
and now has 2.5 hours static run-time mounted on the firewall - getting 400
HP in static test with Catto test prop. Not ready to fly quite yet. I'm
still fussing with the FADEC system, all controlled by Halwin's Haltech EMS.


My only remaining engine problem is getting the throttle pump fine tuned
between 1500 and 4000 RPMs. Engine stutters asking for fuel if you slam it
to the firewall at lower RPMs. Like, if you're going around to avoid a deer
on runway, you can't "stomp" on the throttle. I'm loading in a new fuel map
this week, so we'll get this bug out soon I hope. I can't wait to start
sanding for paint. I know, I know, painting's a pain, but I'm ready for a
new challenge.

All the best,
Dennis Martin
FG Elite V-6 Injected Chevy 

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