Vans IO-540 Baffle kit

[rodsmith]

I was hesitant to spend $450 for this. At one time there were patterns available for cutting baffle pieces on the Rocket forum, but that forum is defunct and I couldn't find the reference in the archives. When I opened the box I realized that this is going to save me days if not weeks. 36 pages of detailed instructions and diagrams. I believe the only modifications I will need to make to the kit is the intake area. I am using a 3" prop extension and I want a sealed tunnel from each cooling inlet to the upper plenum. I know others have used this kit, feel free to comment on how it worked out for you.

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[Nev]

Worked out great. I enclosed each of the intake tunnels. Added alot of work and not sure if it improved the results. But I can't speak highly enough of the Vans parts and instructions.

[Robertcropdust]

Vans is top notch!, I used the same kit on my f1 rocket.