Thank you. That is what I'm attempting to find out. Actual performance and gross weight increases using whatever practical means available. The factory specs max 200 cruise 180 have not been presented anywhere I have read as of yet(or better).
Thanks again Joe ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian Kraut" <[email protected]> To: "KRnet" <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 4:49 PM Subject: Re: KR>Turbocharging a KR > I don't know what a KR with a turbo can do, but I did have mine with a normally aspirated 2180VW at about 920 pounds at 11,500 and still able to climb at 400 FPM. > > ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- > From: "joe" <[email protected]> > Reply-To: KRnet <[email protected]> > Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2004 16:06:35 -0800 > > >I understand the theory and mechanics of turbocharging. > >What I don't know is if a Turbo KR can or is certified to > >fly at 17500 or higher(there is always the problem of > >aircraft limitations). > >Joe > > > >----- Original Message ----- > >From: "Ron Eason" <[email protected]> > >To: "KRnet" <[email protected]> > >Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 3:51 PM > >Subject: KR>Turbocharging a KR > > > > > >> Here is some thoughts. > >> The Advantages of Turbo-Normalizing > >> > >> > >> > >> 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 throttle". As the altitude > >> increases, the manifold pressure decreases and the plane slows. Flying > >> higher becomes more and more inefficient. > >> > >> With a turbo-normaling system providing sea level air pressure for > >> combustion all the way to high altitude, the loss of power and speed is > >> delayed until reaching "the critical altitude". With the my Turbo system, > >> critical altitude is 20,000 feet, or so. Advantageously, the air speed > >> increases as the skin friction of thinner air density decreases. High > >> altitude capability allows the pilot the choice of: > >> > >> a.. Topping the weather > >> b.. Avoiding turbulence > >> c.. Maintaining terrain clearance over mountains > >> d.. Seeking more favorable headwinds > >> e.. Catching tail winds > >> f.. More enjoyable clear air and sunshine > >> g.. Navigation and communications is better --- longer line of sight > >> h.. Obstacle clearance and mountain turbulence, generally 10,000 ft in > >the > >> East and 16,000 feet in the West. > >> i.. Safety advantage of altitude: 12,500 to 17,500 have least traffic > >> j.. Added safety in an emergency from greater glide time. Area for > >> landing increases as the square of the range > >> At 6,000' glide is about 7 minutes, 12.5 miles > >> > >> At 12,000' glide is about 14 minutes, 25 miles > >> > >> At 18,000' glide is about 21 minutes, 37.5 miles > >> > >> > >> Faster speeds mean less engine time, less avionics time and the > >probability > >> of less maintenance > >> > >> Faster speeds mean greater range with the same amount of fuel > >> > >> High flight makes available smoother ride, colder air -- less icing risk > >> > >> [ I am also using fuel injection and ECU to manage the timing and > >> pre-detonation problem.] > >> > >> That's my thoughts. > >> > >> KRron > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> ----- Original Message ----- > >> From: "joe" <[email protected]> > >> To: <[email protected]>; "KRnet" <[email protected]> > >> Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 5:16 PM > >> Subject: Re: KR>Turbocharging a KR > >> > >> > >> > What gains, useful load; cruise spd etc does turbo give you(also > >> operating > >> > altitude) > >> > Joe > >> > ----- Original Message ----- > >> > From: "Brian Kraut" <[email protected]> > >> > To: "Orma Robbins" <[email protected]>; "KRnet" > >> <[email protected]> > >> > Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 3:20 PM > >> > Subject: Re: KR>Turbocharging a KR > >> > > >> > > >> > > Dan Diehl did some good articles on turbocharging the VW. I can't > >> > remember exactly where I saw them. I think it was in some of the old KR > >> > newsletters that are available online. Anyone remember exactly where > >the > >> > articles were? > >> > >> > >> > >> _______________________________________ > >> to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to [email protected] > >> please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > > > > > >_______________________________________ > >to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to [email protected] > >please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > > > > _______________________________________ > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to [email protected] > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
