I will soon be at a point to need a PSRU- if anyone knows of a used one
or
has one not being used, let me know. Tracy said a new one is about 3 or
so
months out, and he wont get started on it til he gets back. I'm not in
dire
need, just looking ahead.
On Tracys ECM- what is the verdict at this point- While I hope to be
able
to build our own, Tracy's unit apparently is functional and available.
Is there anyone here that likes or dislikes his unit, and why.
Are there alternatives that are better for a turbo p port 13 b?
Its wiring time, and I hate to work under the panel if I dont have to. I
am
trying to pre wire as much as I can before I start installing anything
else
on the interior or exterior of the firewall.
Kevin Alderman
Kevin, contact me off line, I have a RWS 2.85:1 and a controller, both
new
and unused.
jorogi at shaw dot ca
John
Kevin, if your interested in this one up in Canada and its in the east
close to where
I live I can bring it down with me the next time I drive down to Florida
Alex
-What kind is it and what is the ratio?
Paul Lamar
Alex,
Based on what Paul and Tracy have told me, I am planning to use the
2.85:1.
What is the ratio and what type of unit, then lastly how much do they
want
for the unit. If you would prefer to go private, my email is
alderman.kevin
at gmail dot com and my phone is 239-896-7576.
Thanks for the megasquirt info for those that sent it. At times it seems
that the plane wont ever be completed, but then when you sit back and
actually think about it, its so close and yet far away at the same time.
With any luck, and an economic upturn, I might be done in a year!
Kevin Alderman
Wise choice Kevin. Power in a rotary is directly related to RPM.
Up to 11,000 RPM. The real red line :)
Paul Lamar
I received the new Contact magazine and one rotary 2004 Renesis for sale
ready to go
with RV-6 engine mount built by Bruce Turrentine the guy said he invest
$12000, very
cheap shown at $6000 or best offer contact kevinlane55@gmail.com
Jean Prudhomme
It is not a p-port. It is only 200 HP max (if you are lucky).
Bruce uses a cut down, stock low power RX8 manifold. Low power 4 port RX8
engines are
rather rare because they were sold only one or two years. Bruce may have
ported it
somewhat which will help.
As far as I know Bruce does not build P-ports for some strange reason.
I could be wrong because I do not have his email address.
His phone has been disconnected. This is from Tracy's site.
Contact: Rotary Resources 919-557-6512 (disconnected)
(He no longer has a web site)
It is still a fair deal as you can take it apart carefully maintaining the
seal
positions in their respective rotors and convert it to a P-port.
Or use it as is if you are happy with 160 HP or so.
Kevin, do you have some more pictures and details you would like to post.
Paul Lamar
As you would expect, I have many pictures. The plane is under my house, so
any specific pictures that you might want I can get.
My plans are for performance and reliability, as would be the desire of all
of us building a plane. To that end, I tend to stay on the conservative
side of the equation, and try to always have a backup plan. So, for my
Wheeler, here is what it should be when I am done:
Engine- turbo 13b p port- I chose this engine for 3 primary reasons-
1. Other wheeler owners that have installed 6 cyl aircraft engines have a
tendency to collapse the nose gear on landings other than greasers. We all
know that we like those, but we don't always have this type of landing. So,
full up weight is an issue.
2. This plane was designed for 200 hp. My beloved Viking had 300 and I
really liked not worrying about density altitude. The 13b p port is
reported to be 250 N/A, and I figure I can get a 300 hp 5 minutes for
takeoff if I need it without damaging the engine. At altitude, I can run
modest boost if needed for higher altitude cruise and climb that will
result in better fuel economy. And, I fly over water a lot, so higher is
always better.
3. The turbo is known to reduce the noise of the engine. I like that too.
The turbo weight is offset somewhat by no muffler system. Tracy is almost
against a turbo for many reasons, and this is one area where he and I part
a little. I understand the additional issues of a turbo, and I think the
benefits outweigh the costs.
The planes are coming in around 1950 to 2100 lbs, depending on who built
it, and what engine is on it. This is around 300 lbs less than my Viking-
again after 2 years and 250 hours in the Viking, I know her performance
with 300 hp- and with an empty weight of 2 people less than the Viking, I
think 250 will be more than sufficient.
The back of my 13b is appx 18 inches from the firewall- leaving room for a
20b if I want more power.
My avionics will consist of a full complement of steam gauges complete with
dual VOR/ Glideslope, with electronic backups. My avionics in my Viking
were not that old, and I took everyone of them out. I do not like one type
of navigation system, and this arrangement will give me redundancy. I like
that.
My engine monitoring will be through mechanical gauges just like the
Viking, with electronic monitoring as well from the megasquirt system.
My EFI will have a dedicated backup battery independent from the aircraft
battery. The weight penalty is minimal compared to losing electrical power
and the big fan stopping. I figure with a Li-ion backup for the EFI and the
backup batteries in the tablet/EFIS, I should have no problem finding a way
down before all of my batteries go dead. All of this and my aviation
handheld VHF, and I get down safe. In the event of mechanical or structural
failure, it's bad no matter which way it goes- my wheeler wasn't designed
for a chute. And, right now I don't have a budget for it.
My Wheeler has the long range tanks- 80 gals- so if I can make the most use
of the fuel I can go pretty far.
If anyone has questions or other opinions, I am all ears. If you want
specific pictures let me know. Tomorrow I can post some in progress pics
for those that may not know what a Wheeler is. FYI- as per conversation
with Tracy, my rebuild kit was from him- mostly his basic kit parts. I
picked up his book while I was there, and it contains a lot of valuable
information. Paul, I will be sending you the $ soon, after the wiring and
manifolds comes placing the radiators and oil coolers.
Kevin Alderman
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