Mark Precious wrote:
     >
     > - belt driven mechanical fuel pump & electric pump for
     > redundancy and engine start.

     Let me reword the question. What is the single most important
     non stock, non off the shelf part you need to get flying?

     Paul Lamar

     Paul, I would say that the engine mount is the greatest stumbling block to most.  Everyone needs to know that Jerry Hey can build these for about any plane. The intake manifold is the next
     largest stumbling block; the available components are not suitable to aircraft.  Unfortunately, it would take a dozen configurations to cover the needed applications.  Maybe use the flange
     that you built a couple of years ago as a pattern for an 'over the top' manifold or 'intake side/foreward facing' mainfold (my favorite).
     Ken Powell

I have slowly come to the conclusion that the p-port manifold is the only way to go. Not only
does it result in a lot more power but it is simpler and cheaper to build using the new
sheet metal slide throttle. If there is any replacement for displacement it must be 
better breathing. I am working on getting a prototype done for Sun & Fun if not a 
complete running engine.

Over the top does not work in all applications so other configurations are necessary.  
Here is one possible alternative configuration for some of our recent subscribers.

BTW here is Jerry's email address I think. Jerry Hey <jerryhey@earthlink.net

Paul Lamar

 
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