This is Ridge Dickey's Lancair 320 from Fort Worth, Texas. It is powered by a turbocharged and intercooled Subaru EJ22 and is fitted with an SDS EM-2F EMS. Injectors are Bosch 480cc/min. Turbo is a Garrett TO3 with -50 compressor and stage 3, .63 turbine section. Max takeoff power will be in the 225-240 hp range at 50 inches and 5600rpm.
This aircraft will be used extensively for long distance racing with the turbo system being optimised for high altitude use. Max continuous cruise is 4500rpm/45 inches/200hp. High altitude cruise to 23,000 feet is projected to be 4500 rpm/36 inches/160 hp. Top speed should approach 300 mph at altitude.
Complete EJ22 installation with Eggenfellner redrive, engine mounts
Injector, intake, turbo, intercooler, throttle body detail
Eggenfellner intake manifold detail
08/16/01 Photo update
08/15/03 Update and First Flight
With an RV8 chase plane along for the first flight, Ridge reports that the aircraft is exceeding original expectations. Initial tests show 160 knots at 3300 feet using only 3700 rpm and 39 inches (about 120-130hp).
12/30/03
Ridge has resumed test flying and sends some more data and photos.
Best run so far at 12,500 feet running 4500 rpm and 45 inches netted 200 knots TAS on 12.18 gals/hr. TIT was 1460F.
01/05/04
Flight testing continues with the best performance so far delivered at 11,500 feet:
IAS 167 kts.
TAS 204 Kts.
OAT 51F
RPM 4750
Prop rpm 2571
MP 48in hg
TIT 1441F
Oil Temp 201F
Oil Press 67psi
Water Temp 194F
Air Temp 183F
Injector duty 47%
Fuel flow 14.5GPH
Ign timing 34deg
Redrive Temp 175F
Fuel Press 51.5psi