pilotjt
Active Member
Hi Guys, A friend of mine, Jeff Johnson, has been building a true, one of a kind, Franklin powered RV8 for some time now. I know there has been some interest on this subject, so here are a few details and a link to the first ever engine start. I gotta say, Jeff is an expert craftsman and the motor sounds pretty wicked just at idle. I'm looking forward to his first flight....
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hAVV9ELTsU&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Details: Franklin Engine -
Reduced in weight down to 304 pounds w/ Accessories
Six cylinder -350 Cu. inches
Custom Fuel injection
Custom Cold Air Induction
Custom Ceramic Coated Three into one headers
Electronic ignition
Custom baffles and Alum. Plenum
Any one that is thinking of doing this, but needs help with fwf details, like a custom bed mount, contact Jeff at 770-655-6713.
More progress will be posted in the future....
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hAVV9ELTsU&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Details: Franklin Engine -
Reduced in weight down to 304 pounds w/ Accessories
Six cylinder -350 Cu. inches
Custom Fuel injection
Custom Cold Air Induction
Custom Ceramic Coated Three into one headers
Electronic ignition
Custom baffles and Alum. Plenum
Any one that is thinking of doing this, but needs help with fwf details, like a custom bed mount, contact Jeff at 770-655-6713.
More progress will be posted in the future....
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