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Old 03-21-2012, 05:13 PM
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Default LOP with high compression

I asked this question about a year ago however no one had the answers I was looking for. I thought I might revisit it again. I am running a ECI IO360 with 10 to 1 compression. Is there anyone out there with some long term experience running LOP with higher compression pistons. I have searched the internet with no real results. I have spoken with ECI, Lycon and PennYan about the issue and they all said they really don't know but would not do it if it was there engine. I emailed John Deakin and he felt it would be OK but does not have any direct experience. Is there anyone out there with some direct operating experience with LOP operations and high compression. The engine appears to operate very happily LOP, I am just not sure if there might be long term issues.

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Old 03-21-2012, 05:20 PM
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I can't see why it would be a problem..Now I don't KNOW for sure, but it would seem the engine is less likely to detonate if it has less fuel in there than the point hwere it is most likely to detonate i.e about 50F ROP.

I guess the question is..How much ROP do you need to run to avoid detonation?.. The answer would probably not much more than 80 to 100F ROP.. becuause if you need to burn more than that then it will be running pretty darned rich.

If thats the case, then in theory the opposite, i.e LOP is true and it should be perfectly happy.

I would just use it for cruise an run it very lean..then over time up the mixture to say 7GPh at 24*24. (i'm assuming 100LL here)..all the time keep an eye on the cy hed temp.

maybe after 50 hours get the engine borescoped..if no signs of distress your good to go.
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Old 03-21-2012, 05:37 PM
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I kind of assumed the same thing. One interesting thing is that Lycon and ECI recommend running the engine at Peak. Seems like 50 LOP would be better.

George
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Old 03-21-2012, 07:18 PM
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Default LOP has worked for me

I have an RV-8 with an IO-360 M1B with 9.2 to 1 pistons and one Lightspeed ignition. I have been running LOP for 1100 hours with no problems. I did balance my fuel injection nozzles so that all cylinders peak at the same fuel flow. I never cruise at more than 70% power. I normally run 35 to 50 degrees LOP. Engine runs well and compressions are good. LOP saves me about 2.7 gallons/hour at a cost of about 10 knots.

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Old 03-21-2012, 10:12 PM
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Think about the higher compression a bit like a turbo engine at 40+ inches of MP, now I have never botherd to do the numbers and you could but the extra pressure or the higher compression ratio is going to yield a similar trend.

So I reckon you should take up a pre-Oshkosh training school..... http://www.advancedpilot.com/
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Old 03-22-2012, 08:30 AM
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I have an RV-8 with an IO-360 M1B with 9.2 to 1 pistons and one Lightspeed ignition. I have been running LOP for 1100 hours with no problems. I did balance my fuel injection nozzles so that all cylinders peak at the same fuel flow. I never cruise at more than 70% power. I normally run 35 to 50 degrees LOP. Engine runs well and compressions are good. LOP saves me about 2.7 gallons/hour at a cost of about 10 knots.

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Dan - 100LL for fuel? Or something else?
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Old 03-22-2012, 08:57 AM
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I have an RV-8 with an IO-360 M1B with 9.2 to 1 pistons and one Lightspeed ignition. I have been running LOP for 1100 hours with no problems. I did balance my fuel injection nozzles so that all cylinders peak at the same fuel flow. I never cruise at more than 70% power. I normally run 35 to 50 degrees LOP. Engine runs well and compressions are good. LOP saves me about 2.7 gallons/hour at a cost of about 10 knots.

Dan Miller
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This is almost identical to how I am running my ECI IO-340. I have 9.0 to 1 pistons and one Lightspeed Plasma III. cruise around 70% to 75% power and see 35 to 50 deg LOP burning around 7-7.5 GPH. The CHT's in cruise run around 300-325, EGT's around 1365-1385 when fully leaned out in cruise. This gives my 9A a cruise speed around 150-160 MPH TAS. I have 150 hours on the engine so no long term effects known but everything is purring like a kitten so far.

Oh, forgot to add, I only run 100LL as per ECI specs.
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Old 03-22-2012, 09:56 AM
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Default 10:1 lop

A company in Colorado has an STC to put 10:1 pistons into Mooneys. I called him a fews years ago about my engine and he was very pleasent. I can't find his web site. You might give him a call and see if he can advise on LOP operations.

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Old 03-22-2012, 11:24 AM
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Greg, I only use 100LL fuel.

When 30 to 50 degrees LOP, my CHT's and EGT's are similar to Steve's, 300-325 and 1365-1385 degrees. At 8500', 2350 rpm, and WOT, I normally see 170 knots TAS and a fuel flow of 7.2 GPH.

My engine is a Superior IO-360 M1B built by AeroSport Power, and I have a WW 200RV prop.

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Old 03-22-2012, 12:33 PM
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Greg, I only use 100LL fuel.

When 30 to 50 degrees LOP, my CHT's and EGT's are similar to Steve's, 300-325 and 1365-1385 degrees. At 8500', 2350 rpm, and WOT, I normally see 170 knots TAS and a fuel flow of 7.2 GPH.

My engine is a Superior IO-360 M1B built by AeroSport Power, and I have a WW 200RV prop.

Dan Miller
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Is your RV8 really flying 35 knots faster than my RV9A? Quite a difference in speeds for the same amount of fuel! Sometimes I don't even think about how much faster other RV models are than the 9 until posts like this. I spend most of my time flying with friends who have spam cans. This perspective makes my plane seem fast until I hear about other RV flyers speeds.
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