Re: KR> turbo vw rayjay info sought...

John, I have a Rayjay on my VW. I do not know how the Revmaster pump is plumbed, but I am running a converted CB Performance pump. Video can be found here - https://youtu.be/y9lZKKz5rPc Concerning the oil spitting, are you running a restrictor in the oil feed l

KR> turbo vw rayjay info sought...

Hi, So whilst 15 years younger I bought a kr2 project and a new 2180vw conversion from Steve at Great Plains. I told him I would be turbocharging it. I found used revmaster turbo manifolds, a rayjay turvocharger, and used dual revmaster oil pump. I got it all together and ran it a buncha times.

KR> TURBO KR2

I put out the story the turbo KR2 but neglected to ask the question. So, does anyone know about this plane and is it still flying and so on? W. ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and

KR> TURBO KR.

Among the treasures I have accumulated over the past 54 years is a complete set of Kitplanes magazines except I’ve lost 2005 August and @010 December. So the other day a friend gave a bundle of Kitplanes he was throwing out. I riffled through them but what I wanted wasn’t there but in the 1997 Janu

KR> TURBO KR2

Ahhh, ...I see where all those numbers came from, now, the Kitplanes article. Steve had refined things much more before he sold it. It had much more capability than Steve was using at that time, Empty weight? Yes, it gained an extra 85 pounds with the new nose gear and cowling. Mike

KR> TURBO KR2

I'm not sure where that came from. Takeoff ground roll was shorter than with the piston engine. Pattern speeds are not changed by the engine type. Maybe you thought the climb rate of over 2000 fpm was the takeoff ground roll. High fuel consumption, ...yes. Coolness factor, ...off the scales

KR> TURBO KR2

Probably would be real efficient at 25,000'. Not exactly practical for a KR, but certainly has a lot of cool factor. Original Message Subject: Re: KR> TURBO KR2 From: Chris Prata via KRnet List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Tue, November 03, 2015 11:15 am To: K

KR> TURBO KR2

cool project but the performance specs dont seem very efficient. high gas consumption, long takeoff roll fast pattern speeds, and a gas hog! plane seems a bit heavy too. full disclosure, I am a pilot but not a builder (yet). its an impressive project from experimentation standpoint with a str

KR> TURBO KR2

Kitplanes wrote: >>With two aboard his KR-2T, Trentman reports a takeoff distance of 1200-1400 feet with liftoff at 90 mph. Cruise speed is 140 mph on 75-80% power (2600 prop rpm) and 8-12 gph fuel consumption. Downwind is flown at 90 mph, slowing to 70 mph on base and 60-65 mph on short final, t

KR> TURBO KR2

KR> TURBO KR2

Here is the story re a turbo kr2 from the 1997 January KITPLANES. Steven Trentman of Owasso, Okla?homa, is flying an unusual Rand-Robinson KR-2. It has a turbo?prop engine. "I chose the KR-2 because it had a proven history of being a fine airplane with good speed and range. The airplane has lots of

KR> Turbo info

: Thursday, August 08, 2013 9:20 AM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Turbo info Hi Dene Kontak Jaco Swanepoel. Wat die KR2S gevlieg het. Groete Willie -Original Message- From: Dene Collett Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2013 9:38 PM To: 'KRnet' Subject: KR> Turbo info Hi guys I am on a

KR> Turbo info

Hi Dene Kontak Jaco Swanepoel. Wat die KR2S gevlieg het. Groete Willie -Original Message- From: Dene Collett Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2013 9:38 PM To: 'KRnet' Subject: KR> Turbo info Hi guys I am on a nission to learn as much as I can about turbo charging for aircraf

KR> Turbo info

amp;ie=UTF8&qid=1375984646&sr=1-1&keywords=gale+banks On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 11:19 AM, Willie van der Walt wrote: > Hi Dene > Kontak Jaco Swanepoel. Wat die KR2S gevlieg het. > Groete > Willie > > -Original Message- From: Dene Collett > Sent: Saturday, Augu

KR> Turbo info

Hi guys I am on a nission to learn as much as I can about turbo charging for aircraft as I can as quickly as I can. What I need is the URLs of websites that you think are relevant and provide good info. If there are any experts among you when it comes to putting turbo's on aircraft engines, please

KR> Turbo VW Tests

ne Circuit Toormina NSW 2452 Australia ph:61 2 6658 4767 m:0403 432179 email:john_martindale at bigpond.com -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 Ge

KR> Turbo VW Tests

I am very impressed. ? ? 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

KR> Turbo VW Tests

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

KR> Turbo VW Tests

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

KR> Turbo VW Tests

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

KR> Turbo VW Tests

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

KR> Turbo VW Tests

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

KR> Turbo VW Tests

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

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 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

KR> Turbo vs NA - fuel efficiency

I posted this last week when the topic was active and never saw it. If I missed it, forgive this space please! I've enjoyed the posts. This is my .02 when it comes to cost-benefit and efficiency. It occurred to me one day when I had the choice of flying east one beautiful day when I had n

KR> Turbo vs NA - fuel efficiency

Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 7:11 AM To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: KR> Turbo vs NA - fuel efficiency I've enjoyed the posts. This is my .02 when it comes to cost-benefit and efficiency. It occurred to me one day when I had the choice of flying east one beautiful day when I had no

KR> Turbo vs NA - fuel efficiency

I've enjoyed the posts.  This is my .02 when it comes to cost-benefit and efficiency.   It occurred to me one day when I had the choice of flying east one beautiful day when I had no wind up to 15k' [okay, maybe 3kts] for a 200nm trip in my C-150.  No one ever taught what altitude to fly for b

KR> Turbo

Check out the early Newsletter for many turbo installs and info, Virg

KR> Turbo to maintain Sealevel intake manifold pressure

I just made a deposit on a new long block 2180 for my KR2. I am in the Seattle area and virtualy surrounded by mountains. I have only 150 hours PIC, but in a pretty wide variety of craft (C-150, Musketeer, C-172, Champ, C-120, C-150 Long range, beech 1900 etc... All of them seem (except the 1

KR> Turbo to maintain Sealevel intake manifold pressure

deserts I can understand your position very well. Don Lively - Original Message - From: "John" To: "KRnet" Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2007 9:11 PM Subject: KR> Turbo to maintain S

KR> Turbo to maintain Sealevel intake manifold pressure

t; From: "John" > To: "KRnet" > Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2007 9:11 PM > Subject: KR> Turbo to maintain Sealevel intake manifold pressure > > > > > > > > I just made a deposit on a new long block 2180 for > > my KR2. > >

KR> Turbo to maintain Sealevel intake manifold pressure

inal Message - From: "John" To: "KRnet" Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2007 11:33 PM Subject: Re: KR> Turbo to maintain Sealevel intake manifold pressure > Hi, > > I forgot the piper 180 that took 2 hours to climb to 8k feet in the > downhill (read downwind) side

KR> Turbo to maintain Sealevel intake manifold pressure

e conditions in the Calif. Central Valley and those of the CA > > deserts I can understand your position very well. > > > > Don Lively > > -------- > > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "John" > > To: "

KR> Turbo to maintain Sealevel intake manifold pressure

On Mon, 2007-06-04 at 10:29 -0500, J L wrote: > Used to fly a comanche 250 over 10k all the time. Interesting, I've had several responses like this one, indicating alot of folks are geting their 10k or 12k ft (even more) with no problem. Here in the Seattle area, the mountains to the east a

KR> Turbo to maintain Sealevel intake manifold pressure

John wrote: > > >On Mon, 2007-06-04 at 10:29 -0500, J L wrote: > > >>Used to fly a comanche 250 over 10k all the time. >> >> > > >Interesting, I've had several responses like this one, >indicating alot of folks are geting their 10k or 12k >ft (even more) with no problem. > >Here in the Se

KR> Turbo to maintain Sealevel intake manifold pressure

-boun...@mylist.net]On Behalf Of John Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 12:02 PM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Turbo to maintain Sealevel intake manifold pressure On Mon, 2007-06-04 at 10:29 -0500, J L wrote: > Used to fly a comanche 250 over 10k all the time. Interesting, I've had severa

KR> Turbo to maintain Sealevel intake manifold pressure

John Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2007 9:12 PM To: KRnet Subject: KR> Turbo to maintain Sealevel intake manifold pressure I just made a deposit on a new long block 2180 for my KR2. I am in the Seattle area and virtualy surrounded by mountains. I have only 150 hours PIC, but in a pretty wide vari

KR> Turbo to maintain Sealevel intake manifold pressure

; > > Having been in and out of Prescott AZ several > times as well as high density altitude conditions in > the Calif. Central Valley and those of the CA > deserts I can understand your position very well. > > > > > > Don Lively > > > > > > > &

KR> Turbo

I am running a VW 2.4 Liter Turbo and I am extremely happy with the performance. I use a Garret T2.5 turbo with an internal waste gate. I had to do a carbon seal conversion because of the suck through setup I have with the carb. I had to fit a 300mm x 200mm x 50mm Intercooler in order to effect

KR> Turbo to maintain Sealevel intake manifold pressure

(http://www.robert7721.com) Message: 1 List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2007 13:23:24 -0400 From: "Brian Kraut" Subject: RE: KR> Turbo to maintain Sealevel intake manifold pressure To: "KRnet" Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain;charset="us-ascii&

KR> Turbo

Jaco: That is near the sea level rate of climb for a Cessna 150 "Spam Can" @ 1600lbs gross .. Don - Original Message - From: "Jaco Swanepoel" To: Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 10:35 AM Subject: KR> Turbo >I am running a VW 2.4 Liter Turbo and I a

KR> turbo

ent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 6:17 AM Subject: Re: KR> turbo > Hi Net > This reply is a bit late, but perhaps will aid anyone wanting awesome power. > Getting the genie out of the bottle is not a problem, keeping the genie from > blowing up the bottle is quite a bigger concern.

KR> turbo

Hi Guys, Any ideas on what size turbo to put on my VW 2.4L. I want to replace the rajay with an T2 or T3 with a built in waste gate. I was thinking of a garrett. Any thoughts? Regards, Jaco Swanepoel Pretoria South Africa KR2S, ZU-DVP

KR> turbo

Jaco please give your contact details. I could not hear your voice mail the other day. Reply to touri...@intekom.co.za or phone me again on 0835805703 Regards Willie - Original Message - From: "Jaco Swanepoel" To: Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2006 2:55 PM S

KR> turbo

Hello Jaco, I just purchased a kr2. Nice plane but a bit haeavy. I am extending the wings to reduce wing loading and would like very much to add a Turbo. Could you please provide me with information on the rajay unit you have or how to go about installing a rajay here localy in US. What ar

KR> turbo

. President / CEO Ph: 816-468-4091 Fax: 816-468-5465 http://www.jrl-engineering.com Our Attitude Makes The Difference! -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Solly Melyon Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2006 11:47 AM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR

KR> turbo

Hi Net This reply is a bit late, but perhaps will aid anyone wanting awesome power. Getting the genie out of the bottle is not a problem, keeping the genie from blowing up the bottle is quite a bigger concern. I wrongly used the rational. Ford utilized a t3 in the turbo coupe and made 180 or

KR> Turbo engines

Hi, In the early 90's just about every car manufacturer in Europe offered a petrol turbo, it was an easy way to bring a performance model to a dull model range - it was also "sexy". Today in spite of the many advances made in engine design over the last 10 years, turbos have pretty much disapp

KR> Turbo engines

>I suspect that the a major reason for the disappearance may have been >poor reliability, as the market place has become more competetive, >manufacturers have had to offer better warranties, and turbos just could >not deliver, too many blown engines, fires etc. The big problem is that there are

KR> Turbo/supercharging

FYI, Volkswagen will be selling a combination supercharger and turbocharger when its 2006 Golf goes on sale in Europe later this year. Called a "Twincharger" by VW, the system promises to increase power in the 1.4 liter gas engine by some 20 percent. Fuel consumption will average 39.2 mpg. Go o

KR> turbo pressure vs altitude

HI Guys, Can anyone please let me know how to calculate the max boost pressure at different altitudes. I have a VW 2L engine with a rajay turbo. Thanks, Jaco Swanepoel South Africa - Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - now with 250MB free storage. Learn more.

KR> turbo pressure vs altitude

Hello Jaco I'm not sure that I have the complete answer that you are looking for. As for calculating the maximum boost at altitude, it's not necessary, because you will loose boost pressure as you go up. In short the maximum boost pressure on the ground is the same maximum pressure at altitude

KR> turbo

Hello Net this is an update on the turbo and a test message. The turbo was reinstalled a couple of weeks ago. I need to test run the aircraft, but here in Michigan it is too darn cold or the ground is too slippery. Orma Southfield, MI N110LR celebrating 20 years Flying, flying and more flying

KR> Turbo Trouble

- Original Message - From: "Orma" To: "KRnet" Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2004 2:25 PM Subject: KR> Turbo Trouble > Hello Net > As I removed the turbo, I also got an Oh Sxxt, when I noted that the impeller has taken an impact and that it will have to b

KR> Turbo Trouble

you may be able to repair Thanks Bob for the input. My impeller has about three bent blades. they did not drag on the housing. If the price of the impeller is not too high, I will simply replace it. After all the path from the impeller to the engine is pretty direct. I would hate to inges

KR> Turbo trouble

Hello Net Sure is quite today. As an update to my turbo saga, I disassembled the center section today and no parts fell out. The oil seal on the hot side is some metal and looks like a piston ring seal. This seal must be worn out as opposed to blown out. The compressor showed no signs of le

KR> Turbo trouble

Hello Net Yesterday evening I had a phone conversation with a guy named Paul from High Tech Turbo. He said that my problem was very common. It appears that once again I have stepped in my own pile of . While I was fighting the overheating problem, I decided to add extra oil to the case.

KR> Turbo Trouble

Hello Net Well, here goes a new twist to by plane saga's. A few week ago the tower reported to me that I was smoking like an old Chevy. At first I though that my rings were not yet seated well and I kept flying. Shortly after that I started to see a lot of oil on the right wheel cover and fi

KR> Turbo Trouble

Thanks for the heads up Orma. Whether or not I go with the Vair or Vdub, a turbo is definitely going into the mix. Doug Rupert

KR> Turbo KR operators

"I am using gravity feed fuel supply which would be more suseptable to leaning than a constant pressure system." Thanks Rich for that tid bit of info. This is exactly where I am at today. My run today was great. After Marks great inspection yesterday, I got determined to solve my power problems,

KR> Turbo KR operators

> >Presto, 3500 RPM and 40 MP. Joe Horwath of Revmaster says that the engine can go to 40" manifold, but engine repair will follow soon. He said, "Emergency use to save your plane only." 3200RPM and 34" of manifold on take-off only will translate to maximum engine life. Larry Severson Founta

KR> Turbo KR operators

In a message dated 8/28/04 8:46:28 AM Eastern Daylight Time, o...@aviation-mechanics.com writes: > I'm using a Revflow carb and wonder if the 34 mm > venturi might be holding me back. Orma, Been giving a little thought to your turbo installation. Seems to me you should be getting more boo

KR> Turbo KR operators

"The turbo could be sized for a car application," Exactly the turbo is from a car application. The amount of boost is actually ok for the present time. I have seen 35 on the MP gauge and feel that I can tweak the tuning of the engine a bit more. If I'm now working your number correctly, all I w

KR> Turbo KR operators

Hello Net As I requested yesterday, I would also like to hear from all operators that have a homebuilt plane with a Volkswagen with a turbo. I want to know how you use and or control the boost in your plane. Orma Southfield, MI N110LR celebrating 20 years To the gathering or bust

KR> Turbo KR operators

assembly. KRron - Original Message - From: "Orma" To: "KRnet" Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2004 7:36 PM Subject: KR> Turbo KR operators > Hello Net > > As I requested yesterday, I would also like to hear from all operators that have a homebuilt plane wi

KR> Turbo KR operators

- Original Message - From: "Ron Eason" To: "KRnet" Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2004 8:18 PM Subject: Re: KR> Turbo KR operators > I am using a Blowoff valve on the inlet manifold [compressor side] and a > manual wastegate on the turbo side. Most modern

KR> Turbo KR operators

thods unless you plan to let a lot of inexperianced pilots fly your machine. Blowoff systems would be my last choice because of the danger of fire. It works for me! - Original Message - From: "Orma" To: "KRnet" Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2004 5:36 PM Subject: KR>

KR> Turbo KR operators

" I've only seen a few " Thanks Rich for the response. I apologize in advance for asking so many questions. Can you describe your system. Are you saying that you have no waste gate?? Are you flying a Revmaster 2100D?? Do you have a manifold pressure gauge or Boost gauge. What do you get for pr

KR> Turbo KR operators

Blowoff systems are commonly used on fuel injected systems. Some blowoff valves recycle the discharge to the intake however. KRron - Original Message - From: "Rich Seifert" To: "KRnet" Sent: Friday, August 27, 2004 10:19 PM Subject: Re: KR> Turbo KR operators

KR> turbo Engine

I am re-building a Hapi turbo with the intent to fly normalized compensation [without pressuring the manifold]. Normally aspirated engines suffer from reduction of manifold pressure as they climb, which pilots compensate for by pushing in the throttle. At about 7,500 feet the engine runs "out of t

KR> turbo Engine

than an excess in speeding tickets. Doug Rupert Simcoe Ontario -Original Message- From: krnet-bounces+drupert=sympatico...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces+drupert=sympatico...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Ron Eason Sent: Friday, April 09, 2004 12:54 PM To: KRnet Subject: KR> turbo Engine

KR>Turbo-alternator

http://www.basicaircraft.com/product_bpe14.htm This is a interesting product. Turbo-alternator. Ron

KR>Turbo-alternator

@list.krnet.org Date: 03/14/04 15:39:30 To: KRnet Subject: KR>Turbo-alternator http://www.basicaircraft.com/product_bpe14.htm This is a interesting product. Turbo-alternator. Ron ___ to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see ot

KR>Turbo-Diesel kitplane

I did some extra research. The Dieselis is not yet marketed as a kitplane, but kit development is well under way in the Netherlands, under the name "RangeR". Maybe they will sell the engine separately one day? Here is the link. http://www.dac-ranger.nl/engsite/enstart.html Serge Vidal KR2 ZS-WE

KR>Turbo Charging

To all those interested and some of my KR friends find some good info here: http://www.turbofast.com.au And, the advantages, if you keep the engine cool: The Advantages of Turbo-Normalizing Normally aspirated engines suffer from reduction of manifold pressure as they climb, which pilots compen

KR>turbo installation

Colin wrote- >Does anyone know of a reasonably priced turbocharger system that can be >fitted >to the 1835 VW? I intend to use it strictly to normalize the engine at >altitude >and not for increased performance, so I will manually control the waste >gate, >and monitor manifold pressure. You mi

KR>Turbo Install

Oscar and gang, First, I really appreciate all the input about turbos, and the added information concerning their installation. Second, as a CFI the story concerning the overboosting is why we harp on use of checklists (the aircraft wasn't configured correctly in the event of a go-around), and t

KR>turbo installation

Funny how shit happens when you're the busiest. Ron Freiberger mailto: rfreiber...@swfla.rr.com -Original Message- Colin wrote- >Does anyone know of a reasonably priced turbocharger system that can be >fitted >to the 1835 VW? I intend to use it strictly to normalize the engine at >altit

KR>Turbo Install

wever. - Original Message - From: "Colin" To: "KR builders and pilots" Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2003 5:26 PM Subject: KR>Turbo Install Oscar and gang, First, I really appreciate all the input about turbos, and the added information concerning their installation