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914: Can one relocate the turbo?

in 912 / 914 Technical Questions 12 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?

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Arthur
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  • Re: 914: Can one relocate the turbo?

    by » 12 years ago

    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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