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-Original Message-
From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of J L
Sent: Monday, 25 March 2013 11:36 AM
To: krnet at list.krnet.org
Subject: KR> Turbo VW Tests
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I am very impressed.
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From: J L
To: krnet at list.krnet.org
Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2013 8:36 PM
Subject: KR> Turbo VW Tests
Gents,
Kind of indirectly related to the KR, but it shares the same power
plant in many cases.
I bought a Revmaster turbo
l, so may
have some useful information.
Sounds like you are taking a sound approach with this. ?Congratulations on the
fine work.
-Jeff Scott
Los Alamos, NM
> - Original Message -
> From: Jeff Lange
> Sent: 03/25/13 08:51 AM
> To: KRnet
> Subject: Re: KR> Turbo VW T
Jeff,
I called Dan Diehl and he was kind enough to chat with me for 10 minutes or so.
The issue he had with the motor was aftermarket head studs. He would use 35"
for takeoff, 28" in cruise and had run it up to 50" for short bursts. After
putting OEM 8mm studs on it, he did not have another p
Hi Jeff, a guy named Alvin (Al) Campbell had a sweet little standard KR with a
2180 VW and a turbocharger back in the late 80's. He was an automotive engineer
and probably published his data in the print newsletter ih the 80's. Search
those if there's a way. Or else talk to Dan Diehl, he was A
btely be a real rocket to fly.
-Jeff Scott
Los Alamos, NM
> - Original Message -
> From: J L
> Sent: 03/24/13 06:36 PM
> To: krnet at list.krnet.org
> Subject: KR> Turbo VW Tests
>
> Gents,
>
> Kind of indirectly related to the KR, but it shares the same power
Jeff,
I do have quite a few concerns about a number of things. The crank is a GPAS
forged unit with the Force 1 prop hub. If any crank can handle the loads I
think this is my best bet. My biggest concern is the case itself. I may have to
go with a larger type 4 center bearing or go to somethin
John,
It was just above freezing here so cooling was not an issue. Once its back in
the air I will slowly work from normalizing to boosting. Cooling will likely be
the limiting factor for how much I can push it.
Jeff Lange
On Mar 24, 2013, at 11:32 PM, "John Martindale" wrote:
> Blimey Jef
Gents,
Kind of indirectly related to the KR, but it shares the same power
plant in many cases.
I bought a Revmaster turbo kit from them and adapted it to my Sonerai.
With the same prop and engine I saw 2900rpm static in the past. With
the turbo I am getting 3500rpm static on a 52x56 Cloudcars pro
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