Mike Wills wrote:

Dick,

  My reply was to the post from "AI Nut", not to your post. Unfortunately
that tidbit of info got lost somewhere along the way.

  Regarding your seperate duct. Your installation is going into a Long EZ
isnt it? If correct I'd assume that available space will be at a premium as
it is in my "cheekless" RV-4 installation. I'm currently in the process of
trying to fit ducts in my cowl for rad, oil cooler, and induction air. This
has been some of the most time consuming and difficult work of the whole
project. In a tight cowl its incredibly difficult to find space for ducting
that fits and that is free of numerous bends, constrictions, etc... I'd
hate to have to fit another one. I wish you luck with that.

  If the spray bar ends up being necessary for sustained climb, cruise,
etc.. then I agree it will be unacceptible. More work will be required
dialing in the basic cooling system. But for use on the ground I think it
is an acceptible alternative and a better choice than the fan in a seperate
duct. Cheaper, lighter, and much easier to fit. And since virtually
everyone that I'm aware of has struggled with initial cooling problems
during first flights I think everyone should consider installing something
similar before their first flight just for insurance.

Mike Wills

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