mvultaggio
Joined: 26 Apr 2008
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 Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 11:26 am Post subject: geared drive LS 1 engine |
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Jesse,
Thanks for the comments. I spoke with Bud at length at Sun n Fun and have some of the same sentiments as you. He is obviously a smart man and very experienced. I have known many people who are very confident to the point of cockiness. For some individuals, frustration, repetition and some level of genius often do not make for good salesmanship.
My "problem" with the whole project is represented that there are no weak links or problems associated with the combination. I have been around long enough to know that all things in life come with trade offs. I have no problem dealing with potential weaknesses but would like to know what they are up front. When questions were asked they seemed to be partially answered and partially dismissed I hope it is because the product is truly that good and the number of weak links are few. Time will tell.
Several people asked bud about rebuilds, time intervals and costs. At approximately 5700.00 for a new crate engine, I would be inclined to run it for a reasonable time (whatever that proves to be) and then just sell the old engine to some hot rodder and buy a new one and get the piece of mind of another new unit. I wish I was technically competent with regard to aviation engines to know if the combination of the LS 1 engine and his drive unit and clutch eliminate the balance, harmonic, crankshaft loading issues that are present with aircraft. Certainly the money spent on designing and testing the LS 1 engine for automotive use was significant and the motor has proven itself for its original intended use. The package fits nicely in the -10 cowl (with minor mod) and the heating and air conditioning possibilities are nice bonuses. Limiting the power to Vans rec's would be easy enough if there was data available for the proper settings of the throttle. I wonder how "waterproof" the electronics are in the a/c environment and what could be done to add the necessary redundancies to put these up in the air safely. I should have paid more attention in school.... I am a fan of what Bud has done and very much want him to be a success. He is impressive with all of his racing and aviation knowledge and I wish I lived closer to Texas to keep tabs on his program
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