On Tue, 19 Jul 2005 14:50:28 GMT, "Dudley Henriques"
dhenriques@noware .net wrote:


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ISTR there's only one company that still makes TEL (I think it's in the
UK?) When they decide the cost isn't worth it, what then? Sure, the
lower HP Lyc's and Cont's can probably run mogas without issue, but the
higher HP turbo'd engines won't be so happy without lead. The FADEC mod
being developed by Aerosance might be a solution for some engines by
computerized ignition retarding, but that's not a cheap fix. Anyone
read anything more about the coming end of avgas?

Don't know about the small airplane folks, but the warbird guys are going
to be mad as hell. We have the power back on a P51 now to 45 inches on
takeoff because of the fuel restriction. Any lower and the damn airplane
will be taking off at cruise power!! :-)
Dudley henriques

Pretty soon you'll be carrying as much water as fuel, or are you
already using water injection?

That is about the only thing I can think of, at present, that would
allow going more boost.

Actually, Ethyl Alcohol, which has a poor octane rating will raise the
rating a few percent when mixed up to 10% with gas. Unfortunately it
has a lot of side effects like disolving gaskets and removing
protective coatings that make it an undesirable.

Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com