You mentioned the only advantage. I too widened my fuselage sides and when pulling the boat front together to install the firewall, I became very concerned about the bending and snapping the longerons or plywood sides. Therefore, I wound up with a firewall 2 inches wider than stock. Others have widened and not widened the firewall with no problems. I think the only disadvantage is that nothing fits like stock cowls, etc.... I had to custom make a cowl to fit my firewall. Also, I am sure I am losing some speed due to the extra drag from the wider front on the plane.
Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at [email protected] Visit my NEW KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at www.flykr2s.com ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 12:36 AM Subject: KR> KR2S firewall width > I am wondering if there would be any advantage to widening the firewall? Im building a KR2S and will be widening the cabin 4 to 6 inches and will be using a Corvair for power. These seem to fit per plans, but im thinking that it would be easyier to bend the sides to make the boat. I would apriciate any help with this??? Thanks. Ron... > _______________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to [email protected] > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
