Hello,
        I have been trying to learn more about the 13B and it's application to
aircraft power by monitoring this group.  It seems that there are a lot of
turbocharged engines that are available used or from Japan as used.  I
understand the advantages of turbocharging but was wondering about the
disadvantages such as maintainance, heat management, another system to
control.  From a reliability standpoint I would think that a normally
asperated power plant would be more reliable, less weight etc.  Another side
of the story with all of these turbo type engines out there is it easier to
keep the low compression rotors and keep the turbo than to change to higher
compression rotors found in NA engines and change to a NA configuration?  I
appreciate all of the ideas and engineering that goes on in theis group.  I
am looking for 180 hp for a pusher configuration.

Joe Berki
Limo EZ

Stick with NA Joe. I am pushing the envelope with a turbo. I like cruising
high. 12K or above so I like a turbo for that reason. Also 180 HP is marginal
for my four place airplane.

Paul Lamar
 
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