914: Can one relocate the turbo?

by Arthur Götz in 912 / 914 Technical Questions 11 years ago

Dear Forumites

A friend of mine wants to install a 914 on a South-African made Thunderbird ultralight. It is not possible to have the turbo/exhaust installation underneath the engine. I've looked around on the net and couldn't find a single 914 installation where the turbo is on top of the engine. Is that at all possible?

Blue skies
Arthur

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Re: 914: Can one relocate the turbo?

by Rob Seaton » 11 years ago

Rob Seaton

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Predator drone 914 has the turbo on top of the engine (two turbos in the Altus II). its a better place for the turbo to be mounted; you don't need a oil scavenge system or a check valve in the pressure oil side. And all that heat is away from the oil lines etc.
It will not be easy;
-the exhaust system has to be designed and built to withstand incredible expansion/contraction and stress.
-the turbo is heavy and has inertia forces so the brackets must be strong, light and stress relieved.
Hopefully you have a militia sized budget :cheer:
Rob

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