With the airframe complete and engine mounted, I am working on wiring and engine ancilliaries. The panel is mostly complete, and the EFIS (GRT Sport HS 8.4) lit up for the first time 3/21/10
Half of the intake manifold is built. The muffler that has to withstand 1700 degree F with super-sonic shock waves is under construction from sched 40 stainless steel piping.
Both water and oil cooling radiators have been roughed out, but now need to be mounted and plumbed. Engine needs a complete going over to assure all accessory parts are secure and properly torqued. Have to figure out a mounting location for 2 50 amp alternators, after buying remanufactured units with the right multi-vee pulleys.
Last to be fabricated will be the ductwork for both radiators plus a ram-air inlet for the intake.
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