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halbenjamin(at)optonline. Guest
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Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 7:17 pm Post subject: O-320 |
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Hello all,
I'm at the point on my RV-4 project that I have to cough up a wad of cash & buy an O-320. I'm contemplating purchasing an experimental engine from one of the following: Van's, Mattituck, or Aerosport. I live about 20 minutes from Matittuck, so I'm leaning in that direction, any thoughts?
Hal Benjamin RV-4
Long Island, New York
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acepilot(at)bloomer.net Guest
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Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 7:28 pm Post subject: O-320 |
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I've heard nothing but great things about Aerosport, but no experience
with them or any other. I'm a long way from needing things that go vroom
Scott
http://corbenflyer.tripod.com/
Gotta Fly or Gonna Die
Building RV-4 (Super Slow Build Version)
halbenjamin(at)optonline.net wrote:
Quote: | Hello all,
I'm at the point on my RV-4 project that I have to cough up a wad of
cash & buy an O-320. I'm contemplating purchasing an experimental
engine from one of the following: Van's, Mattituck, or Aerosport. I
live about 20 minutes from Matittuck, so I'm leaning in that
direction, any thoughts?
Hal Benjamin RV-4
Long Island, New York
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klwerner(at)comcast.net Guest
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Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 7:34 pm Post subject: O-320 |
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YEP. Go for Mattituck if they are your Neighbors anyway. And if you are unhappy for whatever unforeseen reason that may crop up, then you can go to actually see them face to face to resolve the problem...
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bobbyhester(at)newwavecom Guest
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Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 7:42 pm Post subject: O-320 |
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I'd say that's a givin, buy from Matittuck! I'd go there and build it if
you could, I think they have a program that allows you to do that.
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halbenjamin(at)optonline.net wrote:
Quote: | Hello all,
I'm at the point on my RV-4 project that I have to cough up a wad of
cash & buy an O-320. I'm contemplating purchasing an experimental
engine from one of the following: Van's, Mattituck, or Aerosport. I
live about 20 minutes from Matittuck, so I'm leaning in that
direction, any thoughts?
Hal Benjamin RV-4
Long Island, New York
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rv6n(at)optonline.net Guest
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Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 9:16 pm Post subject: O-320 |
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Hey Hal,
I live in Mattituck and originally wanted to buy locally at the time but it was less expensive for me to buy from Aerosport and pay the shipping than to drive five minutes and pick it up from Mattituck. I have no idea how competitive they are now. Aerosport has a good reputation and I have no regrets having bought from them. There was only one or two times I had to contact Aerosport after the purchase during the installation and they were very helpful. I would suggest delaying buying from anyone for as long as possible because in my case it was still about two years from purchase to first run.
Where are you building?
Bob (RV6n) at FOK
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Dale Ensing
Joined: 11 Jan 2006 Posts: 571 Location: Aero Plantation Weddington NC
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Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 5:50 am Post subject: O-320 |
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I agree with Konrad but FWIW ........I have been very pleased with the O-360 purchased from Aerosport Power. Now has 179 hours. Needed to contact them two times and their response was excellent.
Dale Ensing
RV-6A
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klwerner(at)comcast.net Guest
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Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 8:34 am Post subject: O-320 |
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Perhaps the other reason would be *final cost*... I'd get a bid from each of the many engine builders and shop around for what you really want. I don't know what the sales tax situation is like in L.I.,NY, but it may even cost more in sales tax alone then what it would cost for getting a Bartized Lycosaurus shipped from Canada. Aerosport Power has certainly earned themselves a stellar reputation (not to put down Mattituck, PenYan, LyCon and the various many other custom shops). Your call, but I would simply visit Mattituck to see what they would have in store for you, and then compare apples to apples... Good Luck!
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Rhonda(at)bpaengines.com Guest
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Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 9:36 am Post subject: O-320 |
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Just to throw a wrench in the deal, I have from some builders that the import of goods from Canada triggers their local tax authority and they have gotten hefty bills. In our case, the state of OK passed HB1577 last year exempting all aircraft parts/repairs from sales tax to the end user. I have a customer in another state whose friend is over tax collection, and there has been discussion that the state he resides in may not be able to collect tax on his engine because of our state doesn’t tax anyone, including its own residents for aircraft parts. If you have an accountant, you could always ask them to write the tax commission for a ruling on the taxability of the item by giving a hypothetical situation.
Rhonda Barrett-Bewley
Barrett Precision Engines, Inc.
2870-B N. Sheridan Rd.
Tulsa, OK 74115
(918) 835-1089 phone
(918) 835-1754 fax
www.barrettprecisionengines.com
From: owner-rv-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Konrad L. Werner
Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2007 9:22 AM
To: rv-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: O-320
Perhaps the other reason would be *final cost*... I'd get a bid from each of the many engine builders and shop around for what you really want. I don't know what the sales tax situation is like in L.I.,NY, but it may even cost more in sales tax alone then what it would cost for getting a Bartized Lycosaurus shipped from Canada. Aerosport Power has certainly earned themselves a stellar reputation (not to put down Mattituck, PenYan, LyCon and the various many other custom shops). Your call, but I would simply visit Mattituck to see what they would have in store for you, and then compare apples to apples... Good Luck!
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Dan Reeves
Joined: 10 Jan 2006 Posts: 16
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Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 11:51 am Post subject: O-320 |
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Another important thing to consider is the warranty. I went with Aerosport Power for a variety of reasons but the deciding factor for me was the warranty. It's associated with the first start rather than with the purchase date.
"Konrad L. Werner" <klwerner(at)comcast.net> wrote: [quote] Perhaps the other reason would be *final cost*... I'd get a bid from each of the many engine builders and shop around for what you really want. I don't know what the sales tax situation is like in L.I.,NY, but it may even cost more in sales tax alone then what it would cost for getting a Bartized Lycosaurus shipped from Canada. Aerosport Power has certainly earned themselves a stellar reputation (not to put down Mattituck, PenYan, LyCon and the various many other custom shops). Your call, but I would simply visit Mattituck to see what they would have in store for you, and then compare apples to apples... Good Luck!
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halbenjamin(at)optonline. Guest
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Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 7:53 pm Post subject: O-320 |
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Thanks to all for the comments E 6nbsp; I 7ll 6nbsp;be talking to Aerosport next week 6amp; figure it out from there E
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Hal Benjamin RV-4
HWV - Long Island C New York
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Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 9:06 pm Post subject: O-320 |
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Aerosport, hands down. My next, middle, last, er..all engines will be from Aerosport. 'nuff said.
Paul Besing
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Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 1:39 pm Post subject: O-320 |
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Quote: | Time: 08:34:44 AM PST US
From: "Konrad L. Werner" <klwerner(at)comcast.net>
Subject: Re: O-320
Perhaps the other reason would be *final cost*...
I'd get a bid from
each of the many engine builders and shop around for
what you really
want. I don't know what the sales tax situation is
like in L.I.,NY, but
it may even cost more in sales tax alone then what
it would cost for
getting a Bartized Lycosaurus shipped from Canada.
Aerosport Power has
certainly earned themselves a stellar reputation
(not to put down
Mattituck, PenYan, LyCon and the various many other
custom shops). Your
call, but I would simply visit Mattituck to see what
they would have in
store for you, and then compare apples to apples...
Good Luck!
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I vote for Mattituck. I also live on Long Island and
have a flying RV-6A out of Bayport. There is a
Mattituck TMX-IO-540 sitting in my garage for a
project that I am helping to build. The support from
Mattituck has been first rate. They offer the free
engine builders class and are right in your backyard.
This is a huge benefit if you need assistance or
parts. You are also able to witness the test running
of YOUR engine if you want.
There will be no sales tax. New York State exempts
airplane parts from sales tax. There was no sales tax
on that 540 mentioned above.
I'm sure Aerosport produces a fine engine, but they
can't offer you the local support that Mattituck can
provide.
If you still need more inforation, then call Mahlon
from Mattituck and arrange to talk to them personally.
They have been known to give builders a tour of their
facility upon request.
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