mike20papa Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 Aesthetics are wonderful. I wonder about the CFM requirements for engine cooling AND induction being adequate thru the two smaller plenum openings. The LoPresti cowling has the induction separate with a large side mounted NACA scoop and even they brag about how the openings for their cowling is forced close up to behind the prop for higher pressure/adequate CFM for cooling. And the engineering they worked up to develop their design. I guess that's what test flights are for. Best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabremech Posted July 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 Since several posts were lost during a Mooneyspace software update, I'll repost some of the information. The airflow for my cowling will be similar to the Vans aircraft RV series running the same engine as the Mooney and with the air filter in the left cylinder cooling air inlet. Not a lot of new engineering required. Thanks, David 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browncbr1 Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 David, any ballpark idea about what the cost will be ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabremech Posted July 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 Hi Browncbr1, It's still too early yet to determine a price. I know what some of the components cost, but not everything yet. Thanks, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 David, any ballpark idea about what the cost will be ?? I'm sure it will be quite reasonable when compared to Lopresti pricing. David, care to tackle one for my 400? Clarence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarmaster Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 I'm sure it will be quite reasonable when compared to Lopresti pricing. David, care to tackle one for my 400? Clarence I think you could sell it for $14,000 and be reasonable with regard to Lopresti! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabremech Posted July 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 Hi Clarence, I'm sure I could do one, but you'd have to leave me your airplane for way too long I'm afraid. My target price is way below the LoPresti cowling. Thanks, David 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Hi Clarence, I'm sure I could do one, but you'd have to leave me your airplane for way too long I'm afraid. My target price is way below the LoPresti cowling. Thanks, David The one on the 400 is already made of fibreglass. I bought a replacement for my 400, it just not nearly a nice as the one you're making for the Mooney. I'm jealous Clarence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabremech Posted July 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Hi Clarence, Never say never. Let me finish the Mooney project and then maybe I can make you a better part for your 400. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabremech Posted July 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 I'll repost the picture of fitting the cowling to the airplane from this past weekend. Work continues on fitting of the cowling and the new baffling. Thanks, David 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Belville Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Hi Clarence, Never say never. Let me finish the Mooney project and then maybe I can make you a better part for your 400. David There are a lot more vintage Mooneys, especially Cs, Es, Fs than PA-24-400s. Just saying... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarmaster Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Looks great David! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 There are a lot more vintage Mooneys, especially Cs, Es, Fs than PA-24-400s. Just saying... There were only so many IO720's to go around. Lycoming, knowing how frugal Mooney owners are didn't even offer one to Mooney to try out. That left Mooney with those awful gold engines. Clarence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orionflt Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Hi Cliffy, I'll include the D. It might not be in the first STC just like the pre 66 airplanes, but I do plan on doing an STC for the 65 and older birds. There's a cowling set on EBay right now I'm contemplating buying for the early planes at a reasonable price. I think I get them for the future mod. It will work with the three blade prop with the correct part number spinner. I'll work more on specifics of that later on in the mod. Thanks for all the comments and suggestions. While I'm waiting on the fiberglass work I've turned my attention to the new baffling. I have another cowling I can put on to do most of the baffling except for the front two cylinders. The new prototype carb airbox is being fabricated and should be ready for installation and fitting in a few weeks. I won't have much for pictures for a while, but work is being done. Thanks again, David Dave I have a lower cowl that is available to you if you would like it, It is for the B/early C models. I bought it for the lasar cowl enclosure but ended up just pulling parts and modifying my cowl. if you want it it is yours for the cost of shipping. PM me Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabremech Posted July 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Hi Brian, PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakeup Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 I have a B and would love the new design. Looks awesome!! Keep up the great work. Troy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabremech Posted July 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 It looks like I've run out of time for my Mooney to make Oshkosh. Too much to finish and can not rush it. With that, I plan on bringing the major parts that will make up a kit and have them as well as pictures available at the Mooneyspace gathering Monday night. I'm also available during the week if anyone can't attend the gathering to go over the parts and pictures and can be reached on my cell. My cell and e-mail are available on my website gdsaero.com. Thank you, David 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryoder Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Can you make a FAQ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabremech Posted July 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Hi Ryoder, Are you thinking of the questions I'm asked at Airventure? To post them in an FAQ format? Thanks, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 It looks like I've run out of time for my Mooney to make Oshkosh. Too much to finish and can not rush it. With that, I plan on bringing the major parts that will make up a kit and have them as well as pictures available at the Mooneyspace gathering Monday night. I'm also available during the week if anyone can't attend the gathering to go over the parts and pictures and can be reached on my cell. My cell and e-mail are available on my website gdsaero.com. Thank you, David Sounds like a group fly out to your shop may be in order. Clarence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabremech Posted July 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Hi Clarence, That is an option if anyone is interested. Thank you, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_elliott Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 It looks like I've run out of time for my Mooney to make Oshkosh. Too much to finish and can not rush it. With that, I plan on bringing the major parts that will make up a kit and have them as well as pictures available at the Mooneyspace gathering Monday night. I'm also available during the week if anyone can't attend the gathering to go over the parts and pictures and can be reached on my cell. My cell and e-mail are available on my website gdsaero.com. Thank you, David David plans to be at the Mooney Summit in October and will be displaying his Mooney and this classy cowl mod, answering questions etc. Welcome David! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabremech Posted July 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Hi Mike, It looks like it was meant to be that it debuts at the Mooney Summitt and not Oshkosh after all. Looking forward to the trip and hoping no other issues jump up. Thanks, David 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 MSumm will be a better venue for the target audience... Especially if it isn't 101% complete. Unless your target is to talk to anyone/everyone walking by. KOSH is perfect for that... Best regards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_elliott Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Hi Mike, It looks like it was meant to be that it debuts at the Mooney Summitt and not Oshkosh after all. Looking forward to the trip and hoping no other issues jump up. Thanks, David We are honored to have you David! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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