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halbenjamin(at)optonline.
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Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 7:17 pm Post subject: O-320

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

acepilot(at)bloomer.net
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Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 7:28 pm Post subject: O-320

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

klwerner(at)comcast.net
Guest

Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 7:34 pm Post subject: O-320

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
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Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 7:42 pm Post subject: O-320

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

rv6n(at)optonline.net
Guest

Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 9:16 pm Post subject: O-320

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

Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 5:50 am Post subject: O-320

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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Dale Ensing
RV-6A
Aero Plantation
Weddington NC

klwerner(at)comcast.net
Guest

Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 8:34 am Post subject: 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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Rhonda(at)bpaengines.com
Guest

Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 9:36 am Post subject: O-320

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

Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 11:51 am Post subject: O-320

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

Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 7:53 pm Post subject: O-320

Thanks to all for the comments E 6nbsp; I 7ll 6nbsp;be talking to Aerosport next week  6amp; figure it out from there E

  6nbsp;

 Hal Benjamin RV-4 

 HWV - Long Island C New York



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pbesing(at)yahoo.com
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Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 9:06 pm Post subject: O-320

Aerosport, hands down.  My next, middle, last, er..all engines will be from Aerosport.  'nuff said.



Paul Besing

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sgesele(at)yahoo.com
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Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 1:39 pm Post subject: O-320

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		   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!

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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