Hambone wrote:He actually had a VW racing shop completely rebuild his AeroVee, resulting in over 100 hp without a turbo, no cooling problems, and smooth running in all conditions.
Bryan Cotton wrote:I'd be interested to know what prop he runs and what RPM he sees.
daleandee wrote:Hambone wrote:He actually had a VW racing shop completely rebuild his AeroVee, resulting in over 100 hp without a turbo, no cooling problems, and smooth running in all conditions.
I personally do not believe such a rebuild is possible with an Aerovee. I'm not doubting what you were told but I am seriously doubting the validity of what you were told. From my limited experience with engines, that claim just isn't possible. I believe if it could be done then Sonex would not have needed to add a turbo.
Revmaster has a larger engine, R-2300 (2331cc, 142.2 cu.in.) that uses their RM-049 heads featuring large fins & hemispherical combustion chambers & they rate it at (82) at 2950rpm continuous. (Takeoff power is rated at 85, at 3350rpm.)
I'd like to be proven incorrect by seeing the actual proof from a certified dyno run without the CHTs going into orbit and the RPMs in a range where our small prop size would still be efficient.
Best,
Dale
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