Deems Davis
Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 925
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 Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 10:29 am Post subject: An opportunity for an enterprising builder w/some fiberglass |
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I recently installed a Ram/filtered/Alternate air system on my engine.
http://deemsrv10.com/album/Rod%20Bower%20Ram%20Air/slides/DSC05151.html
http://deemsrv10.com/album/Rod%20Bower%20Ram%20Air/slides/DSC05247.html
Since there was no filtered air solution available for the BPE forward
facing fuel controller, cold air engine, I needed to find/design a
solution, I found a good possibility from another builder and was about
to implement that when I stumbled on this solution.
http://www.lazy8.net/RodBower.htm
The system is built by Rob Bower (6 time Master RV builder) I became
fascinated by the design and the flexibility, not only does it supply
Filtered Air, but it also delivers RAM air and the associated MP
increase & performance gains that accompany it! It has a built in safety
feature for alternate warm (cowl) air as well. Sort of a 3 in 1
solution! Some of you know I am a sucker for performance improvement
modifications, and this one filled the need for a filtered air solution
plus providing some performance benefits.
The down side was that I had to modify the Will James cowl to replace
the oval induction intake with a circular ring and to provide some
room for the filter canister. All total it took me 34.75 hours to
modify the cowl, install the system and the control linkages, and to
fabricate a 'mold' for Rob for others who have the BPE Cold Air and
might want to do something similar. I don't know how long installing the
standard Van's FAB takes but the difference in hours is worth the added
time (for me).
Because of my efforts to make a mold for Rob, he made me a VERY GOOD
deal on his system ! Rob would like to make his system more widely
available to the RV-10 community and is looking for a builder who has a
down draft induction system on their engine and would be willing to work
with him on an installation. I believe he's willing to make the same
VERY GOOD deal to anyone willing to undertake the effort and then
provide him a simple 'mold' of any cowl mods.
If you are interested you can contact Rob directly (at) NB180RB(at)aol.com
Other than the break he already provided me I have no financial interest
in this, just caught up in the spirit of Experimental Aviation and
wanting to provide an opportunity to another RV-10 builder.
Deems Davis # 406
'Its all done....Its just not put together' !!!!!!!
http://deemsrv10.com/
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