> > > > I think If I were starting out I would buy one of those
> > > Aussie RX8 engines.
> > >
> > > New e-mail Asian198@bigpond.net.au
<mailto:Asian198%40bigpond.net.au>
> > >
> > > Phones and Fax must have the 61 7 prefix as in 61 7 3208 0514
> > > 61 = Australia, 7 = State ( the 0 is dropped with overseas >
calls - why?)
> > > then the local number - OK!
> > > George (down under)
> > >
> > >
> > > > Hi Randy,
> > > > Thanks for your email.
> > > > Cost of this engine in US dollars is $2,100 including > freight. I
> > > > would
> > > > prefer to send two engines as this will work out easier for >
packing> > > and
> > > > paperwork.
> > > > If your friend is also interested, please let me know.
> > > > Kind regards,
> > > > Rupert,
> > > > ASIAN AUTO SPARES
> > >
> > > Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.
> >
> >
> > Paul!
> >
> > Has anyone in North America had experience with these motors?
> > If not, why not? They 'seem' like a pretty good deal.
> > Are they turbo normalizable?
> >
> > Thanks, Mike
> >
> >
> >
> > Yes several subscribers.... probably half a dozen have taken
> > delivery and are pleased.
> >
> > Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.
> > I ordered mine last week. Rupert emailed saying it will be near my
> location in the middle of August. I purchased a 6 port version. What >
I need to find
> out is, what modifications do I need to make to the core, to make > it a
> reliable, airworthy power plant? Do I have to split the core, if an >
internal look-see shows it to be clean? Can I even see inside (other >
than the spark
> plug holes)?
> > Thomas Phy
> RV-7, wings almost finished.
> Fuselage ready to come out from under the work bench!
> Redmond OR.
> > You won't need any core mods. Just plug and play. Keep the water
> and oil cool and it will last forever.
> > Paul Lamar
>
I sent my almost-new Renesis engine to Bruce Turrentine. He completely
disassembled the engine, upgraded a number of parts, and closed off all
of the unnecessary ports. Well worth it from my perspective.

Scott Gettings

I hope he did not cut away the oil pan breather system as he did
on Tracy engine :)

What parts did he upgrade?

Paul Lamar

Paul, I saw an ESPN Star Mazda race where a Mazda VP had a cut away
Renesis. He said the only major mod for racing was a "dry sump" to
"lower the CG." Maybe this mod would be of interest.

Steve Reed

Unlike a race car the aircraft engine  rarely sees lateral G's.
For normal flight and positive G aerobatics a costly dry sump system
is unnecessary. The gravity vector almost always points straight
down as airplanes bank to turn.


Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.

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