Lets take a little poll.

What do all you people out there need the most in the way of engine
parts
to get you up and flying?
Paul Lamar

Marc Wiese wrote:

1. Low profile water pump/racemate type alternator combo
2. intake with various combos (turbo type with ic, etc)
3. cs electric prop

Marc W

The RX8 engine solves the low profile water pump problem nicely.
For all others it is not that hard to cut down the stock  pump as in these photos.
Just takes a little work with a dia grinder and a tig welder.
The stock pump seems to pump just the right amount of flow for
the HP generated in aircraft use while drawing less than 3 HP.

Paul Lamar

Perry Mick wrote:

Eventually I want to go PPort. Can you use the RX-8 front cover/water
pump on any other combination of rotary parts (2nd or 3rd gen)? Would it
be best to retain peripheral exhaust ports or use the RX-8 side port
exhaust? If RX-8 exhaust, then maybe just start with an RX-8 engine and
add peripheral intake ports?

Perry

I don't really know but my guess is no.... due to the extensive changes in
the RX8 front end housings. 

I think the ultimate engine is peripheral intake ports for best breathing 
with a simple manifold and RX8 side exhaust ports to reduce the overlap
and recycle the unburned fuel. It will also be easier to muffle.

Paul Lamar
 
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