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john(at)fureychrysler.com
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Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 5:15 am Post subject: RV7

I have an RV7 QB kit  on the way. I now have to decide on engine. I'm leaning towards TMX IO-360 with  Roller tappets and Cold Air forward facing intake. I would appreciate any  thoughts on carb-vs-injection, roller tappets,  etc. TMX-vs-Superior-vs-Lycomming-vs-??? Have any of you exchanged the Vans  cowl, wing tips, wheel pants for the Same James? If so what results did you get.  Any input would be appreciated.

  

 John  Furey

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Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 6:09 am Post subject: RV7

John,



I have been working with Will James getting the newer "short cowl" (same dimensions as Van's cowl but with the circular inlets) working on a "carbureted O-360". I wnated a different look (customization you know) and hoped there might be a little performance thrown in as a bonus. 



I think I have the basics sorted out (there are a few little nuances to work out with the transition from the circular inlet to the Van's airbox) so contact me off-list if you decide to go that route.



I do not have any performance data as the plane is nowhere near flying (yet) but what I am hoping for is enough to offset the drag from the **nosegear** and **steps** that this plane will have.  



BTW, Will and Liz have been very nice to work with on this effort. If I were not dragging my feet so much (fingers in too many pies) this plane would have flown a few YEARS ago!!

James

 On 6/8/06, John Furey <john(at)fureychrysler.com (john(at)fureychrysler.com)> wrote: 	  Quote: 	
		          I have an RV7 QB kit  on the way. I now have to decide on engine. I'm leaning towards TMX IO-360 with  Roller tappets and Cold Air forward facing intake. I would appreciate any  thoughts on carb-vs-injection, roller tappets,  etc. TMX-vs-Superior-vs-Lycomming-vs-??? Have any of you exchanged the Vans  cowl, wing tips, wheel pants for the Same James? If so what results did you get.  Any input would be appreciated.

  

 John  Furey



  

	


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martin(at)gbonline.com
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 6:28 pm Post subject: RV7

John,

 I was one of the first users of the Sam James cowl  and Plenum.  It is designed around a fuel injection system with a forward  facing air intake direct to the fuel injector.  It is very efficient.   You can expect at least a 10 knot increase over Vans standard setup.  Also,  it will cool much more efficiently.  Consider installing your oil cooler  behind cyl number 4 as high as possible and tilt back approx. 25 degrees for  better performance. 

 Good Luck.  I will look for you at one of the  future Air Venture Cup races.  I welcome the competition.

 Dick Martin

 N233M  RV8

 the fast one

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