Colin wrote: <<Does anyone know of a reasonably priced turbocharger system that can be fitted to the 1835 VW?>>
I would suggest that you contact Great Plains Aircraft Supply and purchase a 2180 upgrade kit. Your money would be much better spent going that route than turboing an 1835. You will need to go into the engine and adjust the compression ratio, add a dual oil pump and many other modifications to end up with a reliable turbo installation. When I put the turbo on my TypeIV engine there were no turbo kits available. I had a custom turbo built by AirResearch, purchased stainless tubing to make up the exhaust system, had to buy a TIG welder, take a welding class, purchase a Nissan intercooler, modify the intercooler to have aluminum end caps rather than plastic, plumb the intake side, oh goodie, I get to learn aluminum welding, build extra large cowl flaps..... You get the picture, putting a turbo on a KR is not trivial. It drives a lot of other decisions that end up making the project take a couple of years longer. If you like building more than flying, by all means, turbo that 1835! If you want to fly, call Steve and order the 2180 upgrade. Regards, Bob Lee ______________________________ N52BL KR2 Suwanee, GA 30024 91% done only 51% to go! Phone/Fax: 770/844-7501 mailto:b...@flyboybob.com http://flyboybob.com
