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Old 01-10-2019, 10:30 PM
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Default CARF Spirfire with Kolm IL230-3


Hello!

I´m buidling a Spitfire with a Kolm 3cylinder. So i thought maybe some of you are interested in this build-up??

Let me know if you want so see it, so i will update you with photos and informations here.

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Absolutely Tom, please post your pics and progress!
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Ok here we go.

First I cutted
the firewall and installed the new firewall. Supported by the install kit that came frome
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Firewall is in. Fits perfect.... due to the install by dummy
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Parts for front support of the engine. The firewall alone can’t handle the massive weight
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Ready installed
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Looks great Tom. The install kit seems to make the job very easy. I will be interested to see how you deal with the cooling on this one.
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Hi Tom,
Cool build! I see the new pipe for the IL230 engine. Is that pipe compatible with the IL150 also? Thats the first time Ive seen a pipe for these engines.
Looking forward to your build!
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Originally Posted by Craig B.
Looks great Tom. The install kit seems to make the job very easy. I will be interested to see how you deal with the cooling on this one.
...... me too
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Hi Tom,
Cool build! I see the new pipe for the IL230 engine. Is that pipe compatible with the IL150 also? Thats the first time Ive seen a pipe for these engines.
Looking forward to your build!

this is the silencer from the Galloping ghost/Strega. We make it fit for the spitfire.
Also the plan is to offer the same silencer for the IL150 and Il155.

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Glad to see the exhaust diverted to the side opposite the carbs
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Hope they sound good !

We will have bigger exit pipes to get more sound from the engine. Also we will have a functional exhaust system optional.
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CARF MODELS Spitfire and 3 cylinder is an awesome combination. Contact me for all your CARF MODEL AND ENGINE NEEDS.
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Originally Posted by andykane
CARF MODELS Spitfire and 3 cylinder is an awesome combination. Contact me for all your CARF MODEL AND ENGINE NEEDS.

glad you are in Andy ! For sure you and me can help out in any case
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Support for the cowling ( will be cut in 2 parts because of the baffels), a layer of glass for the nose edge of the wing, and the fuel/smoke tanks with carbon holder





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Cutted the cowling and the silencer took place. Now I have to find out where to make the exit pipes in future
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Looking great Tom, will be following along closely as I am building one too, although I'm powering mine with the IL155. Waiting patiently for Michael to build it and ship it out, as I ordered it through Andy back in November..

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Glad to hear that !

Your engine is already on its way to the US !

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Fantastic, Thanks Tom!
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What size fuel tank should I use for the IL155 Tom? I generally use a 32oz (about 1 liter) tank for 2 strokes but, I'm not sure what the fuel consumption is for the Kolm engines.

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depends on your flying time :-)

i normally fly about 8 min. so with one liter you have plenty of fuel on board. i use 750ml for the 230 :-)
and i have 500ml in voodoo for the IL150
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Wow, looks like I can just put a 24oz tank in then. Thanks again Tom!
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