what else would I need to make this engine ready to be put in a homebuilt?

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I know I'd need a PSRU, and an alternator.

I also know that a carb/fuel injection system; starter; oil temp, oil pressure, fuel pressure, fuel flow, rpm, CHT, and water temp senders; a radiator; throttle and mixture (only for a carb) controls; and a fuel pump, but I'm not sure what of that is included.

edit- I can get the water temp, CHT, fuel press/flow, and oil press/temp from the supplier of the glass cockpit, so that just leaves a rpm sender, which I'm assuming would be on the engine sine cars monitor it.

They say that all of the following is on the engine: water pump, oil pump, timing components, oil pan or valve covers

And the following is not: intake manifold, hoses, front pulley, flywheel, motor mounts, alternator, and power steering.

anything else that would be needed to make it run?
what about the reliably as compared to something like a lycoming o-360? would it be about the same? I know somebody that can weld to make an engine mount, and I could tack weld it together for them, but I'd need a design to go by. Where could I get something like that for the motor mount?
 
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whew, yeah, and the engines cost $25K to $30K, plus a bunch of additional stuff. Lots of folks flying homebuilts can't afford that kind of jingle for the engine. Bunch can, but not all.
 
You'd be far better off with a rotary 13B. They have much more HP per weight. Last forever and are easily overhauled for $1000.00.

Dan
 
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You'd be far better off with a rotary 13B. They have much more HP per weight. Last forever and are easily overhauled for $1000.00.

Dan
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I remember reading about rotary engines, and while they look great, I've always remembered that tip wear can be a problem, because the cylinders leak into each other. has that been solved or what. because a lighter engine would be favorable... I could add a baggage compartment... the one with the kit is puny.

edit- I can't find a hp or torque curve. and is the turbo the way to go because it works just as well at higher altitudes (as a plane will likely experience)

edit- I've been looking, and where could I get the engine, and where could i get a PSRU that is about 2.4:1 for it, and I know this is stretching it, but for something like $4,500 I was reading that fuel injection would cover the leaning for altitude, so that would be one less thing I'd have to worry about..... and I doubt I'd have it aver 10,000 anyways, so its not too big of a deal.
 
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A lto to good luck, I have had problems with all 3 of my subaru cars, some folks swear by them I now swear at them. I am glad to have gotten rid of them.

John
 
Eggenfellner makes a hell of an engine, but at those prices you might as well throw your money away on a Lycoming or Continental.

The conversion for a Subaru Engine doesn't look too difficult. I've been searching for the perfect engine for a while. The secret lies with car motors. They've been upgraded within the last 50 years (unlike Lycs), and they're not over priced. Jabiru looks interesting too.
 
rubber314chicken said:
I remember reading about rotary engines, and while they look great, I've always remembered that tip wear can be a problem, because the cylinders leak into each other. has that been solved or what. because a lighter engine would be favorable... I could add a baggage compartment... the one with the kit is puny.

edit- I can't find a hp or torque curve. and is the turbo the way to go because it works just as well at higher altitudes (as a plane will likely experience)

edit- I've been looking, and where could I get the engine, and where could i get a PSRU that is about 2.4:1 for it, and I know this is stretching it, but for something like $4,500 I was reading that fuel injection would cover the leaning for altitude, so that would be one less thing I'd have to worry about..... and I doubt I'd have it aver 10,000 anyways, so its not too big of a deal.
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Start at http://www.rotaryeng.net/ then http://www.rotaryaviation.com/ then http://cp_www.tripod.com/rotary/pg20.htm then http://www.srmotorsports.com/20B_3_Rotor_Mazda_Rotary_Engines.html. My suggestion is non turbo engine (High compression) adapt PPort housings then turbo normalize that if you want the most bang for your buck. There are three good re drives out there or you can make your own if your handy.

Dan
 
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