Pat Stewart
Well Known Member
I just wanted to pass on the results of the latest modifications to my 8A. The first mod was changing the nose wheel from the stock Van's wheel to the Grove RV wheel. Very simple and reduced the shimmy in the nose wheel.
The second mod was adding the exhaust tips from Larry Vetterman. What a difference. This mod significantly reduced the noise and vibration in the forward floor pan. I also believe it will reduce the possibility of cracks in the lower skin aft of the exhaust. I have already stop drilled two small cracks in that area. The installation turned the exhaust down into the airstream about and inch but well worth any impact to speed which I doubt can be measured.
Thanks Larry, now if I can just remember to send you a check.
Pat Stewart
RV8A
The second mod was adding the exhaust tips from Larry Vetterman. What a difference. This mod significantly reduced the noise and vibration in the forward floor pan. I also believe it will reduce the possibility of cracks in the lower skin aft of the exhaust. I have already stop drilled two small cracks in that area. The installation turned the exhaust down into the airstream about and inch but well worth any impact to speed which I doubt can be measured.
Thanks Larry, now if I can just remember to send you a check.
Pat Stewart
RV8A