snips:
Too bad you already have that HKS manifold. This >looks like a better
place for the turbo. But no matter, we >can go to the Seawind type mount and
accommodate >the HKS. Up to you.
Paul Lamar
When you move the motor mounts inboard to get a >more pointy tail thinks
start to get tight for the turbo.
Paul Lamar
I was thinking that the mount with the bushings in the firewall would
let you have a narrower tail. The turbo may also find some room in
blended area of the wing root. Need to get a copy of Rhino for myself
and learn how to use it. Got any tips to speed up the learning curve?
tc
Perhaps but I think we might have to go to the heavy >SeaWind
configuration.
I'll try moving the turbo back towards the firewall in the >wing root area
but I think a custom exhaust manifold >and a modified water pump might be
required.
Paul Lamar
When you move the motor mounts inboard to get a >more pointy tail thinks
start to get tight for the turbo.
Paul Lamar
Paul,
One thing that I have observed in this project is that on the EZ
designs, the shape of the cowl is extremely important. A builder and
prop
designer, Bruce Tift, had done an extremely clean version of the Long EZ
and decided to use the IO-360 engine which required bumps and blisters in
the cowl. The plane flew slower than a standard Long. A conversion for
most Longs is to replace the 0 235 with a 0-320. My friend did this to
his
Long. In the process he eliminated the NACA inlet and went with ram air
for the carb, put the scoops on top for the engine cooling and fit the
cowl
very tight with a small boat tail. He went from 160kts to 200kts for top
speed. Some was the engine but I think a lot of the increase was do to
the cowl.
Joe Berki
Limo EZ
Yes I agree. The fast EZ airplanes at Jack Pot all pay >strict attention to
making the cowl as small as possible >as does Klaus. Charlie Airesman got
remarkable results >by using a long prop shaft with an aux prop shaft
bearing >and a long tapering cowl.
>Paul Lamar
I have been looking at your Rino 3D's. I'm beginning to see where the
Seawind mount would make a nice point on the aft end and give me room for my
turbo. Attached are a few pics. One is of my friend's (Eric Cobb) Long-Ez
aft end. Another is one of Monty's dream planes and the Spencer's very
fast Ez. Thanks for all the drawings. They are very helpful.
Ernesto
You are welcome Ernesto. If you have any ideas for changes let me know.
Paul Lamar
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