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    Wanted :186 cu in, Radial Y ; (30 hp) @ 1,300 rpm -- !

    While technically more complicated, a radial 2 stroke with a standard radial crankcase (no crankcase compression) and a supercharger is more...
    Post by: sotaro, Jan 27, 2020 in forum: The light stuff area
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    Wanted :186 cu in, Radial Y ; (30 hp) @ 1,300 rpm -- !

    GY6 engine, $350. https://www.partsforscooters.com/150cc-Scooter-Engine_2
    Post by: sotaro, Jan 27, 2020 in forum: The light stuff area
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    Hello from VT!

    Hello Fellow Vemonters, I am from Marshfield, between the more famous Cabot and Plainfield. I most agree with cluttonfred, and add "out of...
    Post by: sotaro, Jan 26, 2020 in forum: New Member Introductions
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    The 'daydreamers' thread...post your craziest designs and concepts here

    A Quickie (tandem wing homebuilt). On the rear wing a small propeller on each tip powered by an electric motor. The induced drag would be opposed...
    Post by: sotaro, Dec 8, 2019 in forum: Hangar Flying
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    Crashes in the News - Thread

    Just wondering what plane this is, the aspect ratio is high. Single seater strut supported high wing, yellow, "ultralight" 2 cylinder opposed 4...
    Post by: sotaro, Nov 12, 2019 in forum: Rules and Regulations / Flight Safety / Better Pil
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    Lightweight compact diesel engine , 4 strokes

    Has that changed in the past decade? I seem to recall some sort of boiler plate language to that effect long ago.
    Post by: sotaro, Jul 21, 2019 in forum: Firewall Forward / Props / Fuel system
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    supercharging a two stroke

    The ports in the SAAB two stroke were not as good as later designs. While increased crankcase compression seems by this report to be useful, later...
    Post by: sotaro, Jul 17, 2019 in forum: 2-Stroke Aircaft Engines
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    Is a half Subaru possible?

    Yup, an Australian built it I believe. About 5 liters.
    Post by: sotaro, Jul 11, 2019 in forum: Subaru
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    V4 1/2 LS

    Motus went under, as in bankrupt. https://www.al.com/business/2018/09/birmingham-based_motus_motorcy.html
    Post by: sotaro, Jul 6, 2019 in forum: Chevy
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    2 stroke alternative ?

    The Phazer, dry, weighs 88 lbs, 109 with adapter and gearbox. I believe the latter is without exhaust or radiator. That latter number is about 30...
    Post by: sotaro, Jun 29, 2019 in forum: 2-Stroke Aircaft Engines
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    Briggs vanguard conversions

    As I remember I tried to match the graph of the smallest turbo with the 1 liter 3600 rpm engine and the airflow was marginal resulting in poor...
    Post by: sotaro, Jun 28, 2019 in forum: Firewall Forward / Props / Fuel system
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    2 stroke alternative ?

    On the snowmobile four stroke conversion front Duke Larsen is developing the Yamaha liquid cooled two cylinder DOHC 500cc engine with a prototype...
    Post by: sotaro, Jun 28, 2019 in forum: 2-Stroke Aircaft Engines
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    Could you please not use "Jap" in your posts? It is like the n word for some of us.

    Could you please not use "Jap" in your posts? It is like the n word for some of us.
    Profile Post by sotaro for pictsidhe, Jun 28, 2019
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    O-100-- interesting new engine

    As I recall from the video of 2017, the cam was stock and the intake and exhaust was not. This has been an interesting discussion and I appreciate...
    Post by: sotaro, Jun 28, 2019 in forum: Firewall Forward / Props / Fuel system
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    Briggs vanguard conversions

    Post by: sotaro, May 29, 2019 in forum: Firewall Forward / Props / Fuel system
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