Alternative RV-10 Engine Idea….

[Relentless]

Originally Posted by BillL

I still have not seen (or I missed) reports on the specific fuel consumption numbers for the AX50 heads on an 3XX engine.

That was supposed to be a big benefit of the head/cylinder packs. Better cooling, better combustion, better, lean limit, higher Cr, less detonation, and then - - better SFC. That could go a long way in paying for the new technology.

Bill, you're right. The first R360 has been in test cell to start ASTM testing for weeks now but I fear since I am not there now pushing it might take bit longer. This will render numbers that we need to answer your question.

[Relentless]

Originally Posted by Tassie

Kevin,

What will be the break-in procedures for the R540? Even without wheel fairings, it might get a bit "exciting" in an RV-10 first flight scenario if there's 315 horses up front that have to be run at 75%...

Titan breaks all engines in on test stand.

[DanH]

Originally Posted by Relentless

The first R360 has been in test cell to start ASTM testing for weeks now but I fear since I am not there now pushing it might take bit longer.

Kevin, have you ended your leadership at Titan?

[Relentless]

Originally Posted by Palamedes

Great engine if all this pans out =)

Quick off topic;

Whats the plane in the background of the hero image on their website?; http://www.titanengine.com/rseries/

That is my Nemesis NXT "Relentless"

[Relentless]

Originally Posted by DanH

Kevin, have you ended your leadership at Titan?

No. I have reduced my role there to selling for a few more months, but at the moment they are still my biggest customer for ACE Components.

I am busy setting up my own shop back in SLO to focus on 335 and overhaul conversions which Titan does not seem to be interested in.

[Palamedes]

Originally Posted by Mike S

As already stated, it is named Rentless------the model is an Nemesis NXT.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharp_Nemesis_NXT

The original Nemesis was a formula one, Jon Sharpe got tired of winning every race he entered , so he designed the NXT to compete in the new sport category at Reno.

THIS is what I was looking for.. Thanks ... (Sexy machine.. wow..)

[DanH]

Originally Posted by Relentless

The first R360 has been in test cell to start ASTM testing for weeks now but I fear since I am not there now pushing it might take bit longer.

Kevin, have you ended your leadership at Titan?

Originally Posted by Relentless

No. I have reduced my role there to selling for a few more months, but at the moment they are still my biggest customer for ACE Components. I am busy setting up my own shop back in SLO to focus on 335 and overhaul conversions which Titan does not seem to be interested in.

Sorry, but I'm still confused. Let me see if I have this right. You are no longer president or general manager or (insert other leadership title here) of Titan Aircraft Engines? You have left to pursue an expansion of Ace, meaning a new engine overhaul shop of your own? You will continue to promote/sell Ace products via the Titan sales channel, but you'll also be selling them direct in the near future?

[Relentless]

Originally Posted by DanH

Sorry, but I'm still confused. Let me see if I have this right. You are no longer president or general manager or (insert other leadership title here) of Titan Aircraft Engines? You have left to pursue an expansion of Ace, meaning a new engine overhaul shop of your own? You will continue to promote/sell Ace products via the Titan sales channel, but you'll also be selling them direct in the near future?

Correct, sir.

[DanH]

Originally Posted by Relentless

Correct, sir.

Cool. It's what I'd do. You can move a whole lot more Ace parts in the overhaul segment and aftermarket than on new motors.

[jeffwhip]

Relentless,

How much weight would the supercharger add? How much extra would that be? What do you project the fuel burn to be with and without. Thanks!