Hi KR league, ?of all the discussions that are so important about controlling heat, I am surprised that so little discussion of oil happens. This is a big decision. My research for my 1835 vw and oil has led me to Quaker State DEFY. ?I am running the 10w30 and the API-SL class. This is a semi- synthetic with boosted zinc for anti-friction. In aircraft we can't use a full synthetic because lead in av-gas will destroy the anti-friction adds in the pure synthetics. Even if we plan to use mogas primarily, there may be the need to use av-gas all of which have high lead. ?The molecule size in synthetics, even the blends, is smaller and is known to run cooler. Note: ?Quaker State DEFY is in almost identical containers with API-SN class oil. (Strange). ?SN doesn't have the boosted Zinc. You have to read the small print to get API-SL. The SN class has been made for the auto engines with catalytic converters because the high zinc has been known to ruin the catalytic converters. Since aviation does use them (yet), we can benefit from the zinc friction reduction.?Hope this isn't noise on many of the great signals I read everyday from you pros.Cheers,Rene Ffrench?N44774. Austin, Texas
Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S?4, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone -------- Original message -------- From: Chris Prata via KRnet <krnet at list.krnet.org> List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: 04/26/2016 10:06 AM (GMT-06:00) To: KRnet <krnet at list.krnet.org> Cc: Chris Prata <chrisprata at live.com> Subject: Re: KR> Type 1 Cylinder Heads thanks for the replies. looks like whenever I get to FWF (2 years from now???) and if going with a Type 1, it will be important above all, to keep the heads cool. Secondary to that, buy the best heads/valves etc and make sure the machining is right. The other issue is to use the best forged crankshaft, hub and front bearing choice and make sure that is installed properly as well. And finally, run the engine properly, richen to keep cool when under higher power. I have nt seen as much issues with ignition system, carb, etc. One issue I wonder about is the new aerovee turbo option, since these heads and their temps are a key issue, one wonders about pushing that much more thermally with the use of a turbocharger (and no intercooler). We all know that turbo will compress the air charge increasing the temperature, and the added power adds heat from inside the cylinder too. Under boost, those heads are taking substantial additional heat from both sides as far as I can see. ?? ? _______________________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options