Will there be enough room in the tunnel (or somewhere) to add a muffler? I'd like to make the plane as quiet as a car. David M. ... From: "David Algie"...
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David Algie
algiecomposi...
Sep 28, 2004 11:36 pm
There is "some" room behind the cockpit for a muffler, but that's about the only place. The tunnel is 5" dia and the turbo tailpipe is 3" dia, it needs the 1"...
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snowramos
Sep 29, 2004 8:57 pm
I have been watching the development of this engine and plane for quite some time now. I am excited to see not only the performance of the plane but the...
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David Algie
algiecomposi...
Sep 30, 2004 4:58 am
Gee, what can I say, except, thanks! Makes it all go by easier when you know people are behind you so much! ... of ... engine ... fact. ... and...
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mapratherid
Sep 30, 2004 8:01 pm
I am very impressed with the parts you have produced thus far. I do have a couple of questions, however. It appears that the engine gearbox and propellor are...
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David Algie
algiecomposi...
Sep 30, 2004 9:57 pm
The price I have listed is for the complete airframe including landing gear and engine mount/ nosegear frame; everything that will get the aircraft to sit on...
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Will N. Stevenson
oldalfanuts
Oct 3, 2004 4:07 pm
Dave, do you know about what pressure you will run the cabin at yet? With the strength of a carbon fibre pressure vessel, you could run it fairly high I would...
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David Algie
algiecomposi...
Oct 3, 2004 5:09 pm
I planned from the beginning to run the cabin at sea level pressure, the cockpit is designed with very thick honeycomb and will use 0.50" thick windows bonded...
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David Algie
algiecomposi...
Oct 21, 2004 9:59 pm
I just posted a pic of the lower cowling buck on the main ACA page, I'll post one here soon also. Note the bulges, one on the bottom for the nosegear and on...
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tor_ace
Oct 24, 2004 7:37 pm
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Sture
visionbuilde...
Oct 24, 2004 7:54 pm
... This looks very similar to SPAM, although it had something to do with aircraft (very little). Can we please keep this forum free from it? I don´t decide,...
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David Algie
algiecomposi...
Oct 25, 2004 5:53 am
I'll set a one chance rule for spam type posting and then following a second posting I'll ban the sender. Hopefully that will work. ... with ... not...
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AI Nut
ainut7
Nov 5, 2004 6:38 pm
Have you guys seen the specs for the LS-6? Same weight as the LS-1 and another 100 hp!!!...
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David Algie
algiecomposi...
Nov 6, 2004 4:46 pm
GM actually rate the weight at 15 lbs lighter, hard to imagine. Maybe they ditched the heavy oil pan, like I did, that thing weighs 18 lbs alone! David Algie ...
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Will N. Stevenson
oldalfanuts
Nov 7, 2004 1:04 am
... 1 and ... Where'd you find those specs? I thought the LS-6 was only 35 more HP..... Go to: http://corvetteactioncenter.com/specs/z06/ls1ls6.html...
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AI Nut
ainut7
Nov 7, 2004 4:10 am
The specs were in a recent issue of "Custom Planes." ... From: "Will N. Stevenson" <willst@...> To: <algiecompositeaircraft@yahoogroups.com> Sent:...
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AI Nut
ainut7
Nov 7, 2004 4:13 am
Oops. I should have specified the hp numbers were both at 4800 rpm. 4800 rpm makes an easy 2:1 PSRU ratio, which was one of their goals. AI Nut ... From:...
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Will N. Stevenson
oldalfanuts
Nov 7, 2004 5:43 am
OK, now I get it-- ... rpm. 4800...
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AI Nut
ainut7
Nov 7, 2004 1:25 pm
Speaking of engines, I wonder if we shouldn't be about torque instead of just hp? It would seem that hp would be important for takeoff and go-arounds, but...
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AI Nut
ainut7
Nov 7, 2004 1:26 pm
David, have considered using the forthcoming UltraMegaSquirt as a replacement for the Chevy ECM? It should be LOTs easier to program. You could take the...
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David Algie
algiecomposi...
Nov 7, 2004 3:43 pm
I'd have to agree, really, HP is just torque with a time factor added in, important if you're accelerating as in climb out, and even then only until the prop...
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Scott Perkins
scottperkinsusa
Nov 7, 2004 5:05 pm
Once we decide to go with a PSRU, torque is irrelevant as it can then become anything we want it to be with the torque modifier ( I mean ) PSRU. HP is king....
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David Algie
algiecomposi...
Nov 7, 2004 5:55 pm
Yes, but this is only really applicable if engine rpm and prop rpm doesen't matter, which they do. You could get 3200 ft lbs at the prop but it would only be...
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Patrick Panzera
pat_panzera
Nov 7, 2004 6:21 pm
Before this goes too far, please consider that these are just numbers. HP is simply the product of a mathematical equation. Torque x RPM ÷ 5252 = HP Putting...
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Timothy Spear
timspear
Nov 7, 2004 6:33 pm
Very nice description. :-) It is a subtle point often missed. The carryover of auto marketing drives a lot of the perceptions about torque and HP. Most auto...
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AI Nut
ainut7
Nov 10, 2004 1:22 am
You might be confused, Scott. For example, the locks on the Panama Canal? They are rated at 1/4 hp. Yes, that is 0.25 hp. Yet they can move those massive...
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Sture
visionbuilde...
Nov 10, 2004 7:58 am
... Only if You try to do it with the motorhome´s transmission. If geared to deliver enough torque it will do it easily. Another problem might be a narrow...
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AI Nut
ainut7
Nov 16, 2004 6:37 am
I don't think this person is any competition for Dave's carbon psru, but the other info here is handy: http://www.vestav8.com/FAQ.htm HTH, AI Nut...
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David Algie
algiecomposi...
Nov 17, 2004 10:45 pm
Yeah, he has some really good info on the LS1, and auto based engines in general. Note that he has the PSRU weight at 70lbs, this carbon one is 36, and the...
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aviator4598
Nov 29, 2004 3:26 am
I know you have invested a great deal of time and energy into employing the GM LS1 engine in your aircraft, but have you ever considered utilising a Wankel...
