Paul,  I read your suggestion to Mark that he might avoid installing an
air filter if he lives in a no dust area.   Of course there is no such
place on this earth so I am wondering if you were joking?  There is no
hope for the rotary movement, it we cannot filter ALL of the air going
into our engines.  Anything less is just a ticking time bomb.

The problem is it is not easy to fit an air filter under the cowl. That
is the problem and we need to face it squarely and QUIT FOREVER the idea
that delivering unfiltered air to our engines is an option.!!!!!    Now
I am shouting and I hope everyone can hear.

I know that Tracy has gotten away with it for a while, but it is only a
matter of time.

Ram air should be  passed through an air box and a filter. This is what
we need to do. No matter how tight the installation, it is not negotiable.

Jerry

Did you see my 3D's?


I think they crossed in the email. Here they are again.

"Sure Mark. The best thing to use is two K&N cone shaped filters
side by side. 2 1/2 inch inlet five inches long Summit part
number 239320.

I am not sure of the OD so you will need to size the box accordingly."

I used to think they were not all that important and now since
Chuck may have had a problem with FOD it is probably a good
idea to use them no matter what.

Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.

Jerry,

Good on ya.  Perhaps you have to shout a little louder.  While you are at it
mention using standard turbos and automobile gear sets:)  Running for cover.

Doug in Japan


The idea here is to keep the cost down. If people wanted to
spend $6,000 on the gear box with custom gears  and $2,000 to $3,000
on the custom turbo they would buy a Lycoming or Continental engine.
Sure the rotary engine is better but not enough better to cover the
hassle factor when spending the same amount of money for an engine.

On the other hand the turbo compound will be enough better
on BSFC to justify spending the extra  money for it.

BTW you have no proof that custom gears or custom turbos are better
than Ford gears or stock turbos. IMHO the quality is the
same or the quality of the stock parts may be even better.

Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.

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