facthunter Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 I would think so.. The Continental 0-200 was a very reliable motor, and a near new one still can be, THIS motor has a few better features. No good little radials yet? They are the best to supercharge. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny_galaga Posted September 1, 2023 Author Share Posted September 1, 2023 57 minutes ago, facthunter said: I would think so.. The Continental 0-200 was a very reliable motor, and a near new one still can be, THIS motor has a few better features. No good little radials yet? They are the best to supercharge. Nev V8s supercharge quite nicely 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 They usually need two.. A radial will easily have equal length and short intakes and a dead easy drive from the accessories drive case at the back. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendAn Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 (edited) On 01/09/2023 at 9:23 AM, facthunter said: I would think so.. The Continental 0-200 was a very reliable motor, and a near new one still can be, THIS motor has a few better features. No good little radials yet? They are the best to supercharge. Nev Aussie made. Reputation seems to be improving. Edited September 2, 2023 by BrendAn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendAn Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 On 01/09/2023 at 9:23 AM, facthunter said: I would think so.. The Continental 0-200 was a very reliable motor, and a near new one still can be, THIS motor has a few better features. No good little radials yet? They are the best to supercharge. Nev Don't forget the Verner either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny_galaga Posted September 2, 2023 Author Share Posted September 2, 2023 On 01/09/2023 at 12:05 PM, facthunter said: They usually need two.. A radial will easily have equal length and short intakes and a dead easy drive from the accessories drive case at the back. Nev Youve not looked too closely at a hot rod then. V seems nearly ideal for supercharging Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippydiesel Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 On 07/08/2023 at 2:34 PM, RFguy said: mmmmm looks short on cooling surface area.-- but might be OK is the aluminium is the right type and cooling airflow done right. wonder how many bearings. nice big pots. (Lycoming) flywheel and prop together I like. (Lycoming) carb attached to sump etc and inlets I like (a la Lycoming) single carb I like. (Lycoming) maybe a hot upgrade for 2200 jabiru powered beasts ? HOWEVER not competitive with a 912..... so.... ????? It must be a DUCK 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippydiesel Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 12 hours ago, danny_galaga said: Youve not looked too closely at a hot rod then. V seems nearly ideal for supercharging If they cant keep it within the engine bay of a car, what jhope for an aircraft🙃 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area-51 Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 15 hours ago, BrendAn said: Aussie made. Reputation seems to be improving. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 The usual way for V8's on a car is two . Assuming turbos as the hotrod set up is not practical for road use though some forms of it have been done nicely by clever engineers.. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 IF having lots of mainbearings is a must why is the 912 exempt from that requirement? Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny_galaga Posted September 3, 2023 Author Share Posted September 3, 2023 2 hours ago, skippydiesel said: If they cant keep it within the engine bay of a car, what jhope for an aircraft🙃 I picked something deliberately lairy to make a point 😁 There are plenty of regular cars with mechanical superchargers nicely confined in the engine bay. Look at the Mercedes Kompressor range. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny_galaga Posted September 3, 2023 Author Share Posted September 3, 2023 57 minutes ago, facthunter said: The usual way for V8's on a car is two . Assuming turbos as the hotrod set up is not practical for road use though some forms of it have been done nicely by clever engineers.. Nev Most people assume a supercharger to mean mechanical, usually belt driven. And then a turbo supercharger is just referred to as a turbo. V8s in cars generally have ONE mechanical supercharger. The way the inlets sit inside the V lends itself to that configuration 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 I wouldn't describe it as PLENTY. There are a few .The majority are turbo and many of them Dual turbo. The LAG is what you try to get rid of. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny_galaga Posted September 3, 2023 Author Share Posted September 3, 2023 1 hour ago, facthunter said: I wouldn't describe it as PLENTY. There are a few .The majority are turbo and many of them Dual turbo. The LAG is what you try to get rid of. Nev No lag on a supercharger - that's why they use them for drag racing. Plenty or not, when you are on the road, and you see a Mercedes with a 'Kompressor' badge, it has a nice lil supercharger nestled quite neatly in the confines of the engine bay 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Some of the Merc. ones are clutched. The drag ones are a positive displacement so no lag.. IF they backfire the whole thing goes up. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny_galaga Posted September 3, 2023 Author Share Posted September 3, 2023 My original statement was that V8s supercharge nicely. Nothing you are saying negates that 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 What does NICELY actually mean? The "drag " situation is only one very specialised application for a Rootes type blower. Aircraft which must have extra pressure when up higher are overwhelmingly radials with centrifugal gear driven blowers with a couple of turbocharged exceptions like the supercharged P&W R-1830s in the Liberators.. . Nev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty_d Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 9 hours ago, Area-51 said: That wasn't a great advertisement for them. Where did he get the time though - built 2 planes then had to rebuild them both - I'm having trouble completing 1!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 They've had a few issues over the Years The later reduction gears are case hardened which is better than Nitriding. I think you might be able to do without the reduction gears on lighter models. It's got a great period look and sound. Part of the reason it was produced. Let's hope it can be sorted. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetrack Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 The Verner radials are a clever piece of work, simply utilising Honda generator heads and VW cylinders and pistons. Repairs are much cheaper, thanks to the widespread availability of bits. Of course, you're never going to have a streamlined racer with a radial, but the exhaust note and the great vintage looks must count for something! https://opposite-lock.com/topic/28513/verner-radial-engines-the-art-of-sourcing-existing-things-to-make-new-things 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendAn Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 10 hours ago, Area-51 said: That's an old video. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendAn Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 3 hours ago, facthunter said: What does NICELY actually mean? The "drag " situation is only one very specialised application for a Rootes type blower. Aircraft which must have extra pressure when up higher are overwhelmingly radials with centrifugal gear driven blowers with a couple of turbocharged exceptions like the supercharged P&W R-1830s in the Liberators.. . Nev I am confused. Are we talking about 2023 or 1945. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Well just what piston engines go high now? Virtually none..It's all turbine. You don't HAVE to play dumb.. I'm talking about when they did and still could on a smaller radial for those who might wish to consider it. It helps distribute the fuel evenly also which is a constant problem when Injection is not used. Nev 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny_galaga Posted September 4, 2023 Author Share Posted September 4, 2023 14 hours ago, BrendAn said: I am confused. Are we talking about 2023 or 1945. Facthunter wants to buy a Rotec radial, install a supercharger and then fly to 1945 😀 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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