I think an RX9 engine right out of the car with little or no mods is
 going to blow the minds of the current light air craft people.
 Probably less than $10,000 while the cheapest aircraft engine is
 $25,000.

 No TBO, 400 HP and  smooth as glass.

 Here is some preliminary 3D's on installation in a GlasAir retract.

 The turbo pokes through the cowl so I will see what it looks like
 rotated CCW 90 degrees. In that case it will require a dry sump
 pump.

 Retracts are the best bet for the RX9 engine as they can make best
 use of the 400 HP.

 Glasair are quite cheap used. They go a long way back. Sell the Lyc
 while it is still worth something (It is not a rotary is it? :-)) and
 put in an RX9 engine. They are basically fast airplanes with no
 fuselage mods unlike those required for the Lancairs. Plenty of room
 in the cowl as well.

 Paul Lamar


You can flip the turbo and it will hang lower.

Kevin Alderman

I'll have to get a look at the actual one they use.

Paul Lamar



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