> > > >> hi, group does anyone know of anyone documenting an RX8 conversion on
     > the
     > > > >> web. : cliff
     > > > >
     > > > > Sure Don Dunbar is installing an RX8 engine in his Mustang II. There
     > may be
     > > > > others.
     > > > >
     > > > > Paul Lamar

     > > > Tracy Crook is already flying one.
     > > > Bulent
     > >
     > > What else do you know about this Bulent?
     > > I am surprised I havent heard anything from Tracy on this.
     > > I guess he is pretty busy. Probably trying to fly off the 40 hours before
     > > Sun & Fun. My guess is he is also using the 2.85 six pinion gear box.
     > >
     > > I better bring the Everett Hatch Memorial Fund check book in case he
     > > decides to enter the Sun 100 race and average more than 220 MPH.
     > >
     > > Paul Lamar

     Richard wrote:
     >
     > As far as I know, Tracy is flying the 2.85 gear on his 13B with a new prop.
     > He is checking out this combination before putting it on the Renisis.
     > Sorry Tracy, I should have left it to you, just couldn't.
     >
     > Richard Sohn

     No sweat Richard, glad to have help getting out the details.  
    Very busy getting plane ready for Sn'F.  Up to my ears in fiberglass doing plastic
     surgery on cooling inlets.  Airflow changes with right hand prop made this necessary.

     Tracy

Wow Tracy if the 2.85:1 alone is making that much more HP on takeoff what
is going to happen when you get the RX8 engine in there? :)

BTW what prop pitch and diameter are you using?

Paul Lamar 
 
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