" My engine has just a tad over 27 hours on it so far, (1622 mins), my HDT indicates 173 cycles, that's an average of ~9.4mins per cycle, all this on the same set of bearings too. "

I'd say that was a pretty strong endorsement for a very well made engine, wouldn't you Mr. Rigotti ? Or are you back permanently to bash this turbine some more ?

> Jim