Need to learn TiG anyway.  Where do I get a gearbox, intake,
 ignition, injection, exhaust, turbo?  I have a friend that can
 get me an engine at wholesale.  I'd like 300 hp and
 turbonormalized so I can go to altitude. ?If that is too
 ambitious, 250 HP.  Is there someone that would build it for me
 and if so, what would that cost?  What prop would you suggest.
 Do you have plans, or a book or how do I learn all this stuff?
 I have a lycoming engine mount. ?Can that be adapted or shall I
 start over?  I'll need to learn about cooling and ducting but
 can copy the work of others if I can get the info.

Ralph

Try real world solutions.

http://www.rotaryaviation.com/

The turbo is a real can of worms but be prepared for a lot of extra
work. We will be hear to help however.

250 HP is no problem with a p-port.
Read up on all this stuff as it is on the web site below.

Paul Lamar



Ralph, you might look into using the 20b three rotor engine.  With the RWS
RD1-C redrive they'll put out close to 300hp naturally aspirated for
aircraft use; more with minor port work.   These engines actually come with
twin turbos but they're too small for aircraft use not to mention heavy.  I
wouldn't bother fiddling with turbos at least until after the plane is
flying.  The peripheral port Renesis would be lighter and possibly better
but it's worth mentioning that nobody is actually flying with one yet while
the 20b has a proven track record.  Anyway good luck with your project, I'd
love to build a Rocket someday.

Everett