Good evening Net
With all the hot gas passing lately, it reminded me to ask about turbocharging.
My KR started life with a turbo. It was removed before certification due to
failure which was my fault. My goal is to create more power. I would like 100
hp and feel that this is only a modest increase to squeeze from my type IV. I
need info from any and all turbo'ed KR. Pictures would be nice, and all
opinion and discussion is welcomed. Any info with pictures please send off net.
I seem to have a couple of turbo's available, both oil cooled. I plan to use
a waste gate to control boost pressure. My bird already has a manifold
pressure gauge, and oil temp. I have looked at a lot of sand rail web sites
and gotten some info. Most of it is not applicable as it relates to an aero
engine. I have converted a 2.3 liter car to a turbo intercooled car and love
the extra power. Several of the issues that I have considered are: detonation,
which can be controlled by use of 100LL and by timing; Compression, which can
be reduced with barrel shims; and mixture which can be changed with a different
jet.
Orma L. Robbins Southfield MI
19 Years flying KR-2 N110LR
http://www.aviation-mechanics.com
