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Tommy Walker

Joined: 12 Jan 2006
Posts: 442
Location: Anniston, AL 36207

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 11:57 am Post subject: O200 engine in a Kitfox Super Sport S7

Hi,



Does anyone have information on putting a Continental O200 in this Super Sport S7 model?



I got an engine and I'm looking for the best LSA compliant kit to put it in.



Thanks,

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Tommy Walker
N25A - Anniston, AL

Jimz

Joined: 09 Dec 2007
Posts: 31

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 3:40 pm Post subject: O200 engine in a Kitfox Super Sport S7

Here is a picture of an 0-200 in a series 5. I think they are  the same.

 Jim Series 5 

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Glenn Horne

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 96

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 3:43 pm Post subject: O200 engine in a Kitfox Super Sport S7

Put it in an Aeronca Champ.

GLENN

Kitfox Model II

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lstaley

Joined: 29 Sep 2009
Posts: 9
Location: Weaubleau, MO

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 4:12 pm Post subject: O200 engine in a Kitfox Super Sport S7

How does the weight compare to a Sub install?

 LeRoy

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Mnflyer

Joined: 15 May 2006
Posts: 78

Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 9:57 am Post subject: Re: O200 engine in a Kitfox Super Sport S7

Hi the Cont. 0-200 would make an excellent powerplant in a Kitfox 5 and up, the great thing about the 0-200 is no liquid cooling Dual ignition, an engine designed for aircraft not a auto engine.

While a Champ is a good airplane but the Kitfox is also a great airplane so it just depends on the type of flying one wants to do. one of the big advantages of the Kitfox is maintenance and the ability  make modifications much easier than on a certifed aircraft.

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GB
MNFlyer
Flying a HKS Kitfox III

57_kid

Joined: 27 Aug 2006
Posts: 50

Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 12:30 pm Post subject: O200 engine in a Kitfox Super Sport S7

here’s a couple from a series 5.  I have it set up with a 3 blade warp drive , continental 0-200, 115 cruise . works for me  

From: owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Zimmermans

 Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2009 6:37 PM

 To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: O200 engine in a Kitfox Super Sport S7  

Here is a picture of an 0-200 in a series 5. I think they are the same.  

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clint_bazzill(at)hotmail.
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Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 3:44 pm Post subject: O200 engine in a Kitfox Super Sport S7

Wouldn't you want to save over a hundred pounds C fly faster C have better prop options C then use Rotax 912ULS.

 By the way C when was the last car you have seen with air cooled engine.  Liquid cooling C is cool and no problem with millions of vehicles on hiway etc.

  

  

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 From: gbsb2002(at)yahoo.com

 Date: Sun C 18 Oct 2009 10:57:29 -0700

 To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com

 

 --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Mnflyer" <gbsb2002(at)yahoo.com>

 

 Hi the Cont. 0-200 would make an excellent powerplant in a Kitfox 5 and up C the great thing about the 0-200 is no liquid cooling Dual ignition C an engine designed for aircraft not a auto engine.

 While a Champ is a good airplane but the Kitfox is also a great airplane so it just depends on the type of flying one wants to do. one of the big advantages of the Kitfox is maintenance and the ability make modifications much easier than on a certifed aircraft.

 

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Tommy Walker

Joined: 12 Jan 2006
Posts: 442
Location: Anniston, AL 36207

Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 5:29 pm Post subject: Re: O200 engine in a Kitfox Super Sport S7

Thanks for the replies.

I've built two Zenith 701 kits and considering the Zenith 750 for my next project, but I want to take a look at what is available.  I like the kitfox.  You guys who posted pictures certainly have something be proud of!

I am strictly a Tricycle gear builder/flyer.  



What can you tell me about the support from the factory?



Many thanks,



Tommy Walker in Alabama

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Tommy Walker
N25A - Anniston, AL

Tommy Walker

Joined: 12 Jan 2006
Posts: 442
Location: Anniston, AL 36207

Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 5:33 pm Post subject: Re: O200 engine in a Kitfox Super Sport S7

I'm familiar with the Rotax 912 series.  I built two 701's with that engine.  It is an excellent choice all around.  However, for my next project, I already have a Continental O200, so that's what I'm going with.  Weight is definitely a consideration.  



Thanks for all comments!



Tommy Walker in Alabama



[quote="clint_bazzill(at)hotmail."]Wouldn't you want toï¿½save over a hundred pounds C fly faster C have better prop options C then use Rotax 912ULS.

 By the way C when was the last car you have seen with air cooled engine.ï¿½ Liquid cooling C is cool and no problem with millions of vehicles on hiway etc.

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 Clint

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Tommy Walker
N25A - Anniston, AL

MDKitfox(at)aol.com
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Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 7:27 pm Post subject: O200 engine in a Kitfox Super Sport S7

Tommy,



The factory service from Kitfox is as good as it gets.  John and Debra are great folks and care or each airplane (and customer) as if they were part of the family.  As for deciding on a Kitfox, or something else, it depends on what you want to do.  For fun flying, it doesn't get better than the Fox.  For cross-country it doesn't get better than a G-IV or G-V.  However if time isn't a big problem and money is, the Kitfox is a better option than the Gulfstreams:-D 

Seriously, you can't go wrong with the Kitfox.  It's safe, fun, reliable, and is affordable to own and operate.

 Rick Weiss

N39RW Series V Speedster, 912ULS

SkyStar S/N 1

Port Orange, FL



 



On Oct 19, 2009, at 9:33 PM, Tommy Walker wrote:

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I'm familiar with the Rotax 912 series.  I built two 701's with that engine.  It is an excellent choice all around.  However, for my next project, I already have a Continental O200, so that's what I'm going with.  Weight is definitely a consideration.  



Thanks for all comments!



Tommy Walker in Alabama



[quote="clint_bazzill(at)hotmail."]Wouldn't you want toï¿½save over a hundred pounds C fly faster C have better prop options C then use Rotax 912ULS.

 By the way C when was the last car you have seen with air cooled engine.ï¿½ Liquid cooling C is cool and no problem with millions of vehicles on hiway etc.

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 Clint



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Lynn Matteson

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 2778
Location: Grass Lake, Michigan

Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:06 pm Post subject: O200 engine in a Kitfox Super Sport S7

When was the last time you saw that car at 10,000 feet above the  

ground? Cars in the cargo hold of an airplane don't count. : )

Air cooling is light in weight, available anywhere the plane can go,  

not affected by a broken radiator or hose, etc., and no problem with  

billions of airplanes flying anywhere...all over the world, year  

after year, after year. Lose some of that $25/gallon coolant, and  

what do you do?



Lynn Matteson

Kitfox IV Speedster, taildragger

Jabiru 2200, #2062, 800.0 hrs

Countdown to 1000 hrs--200 to go

Sensenich 62"x46" Wood prop

Electroair direct-fire ignition system

Rotec TBI-40 injection

Status: flying (and learning)

On Oct 19, 2009, at 7:31 PM, Clint Bazzill wrote:



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		   Wouldn't you want to save over a hundred pounds, fly faster, have  

 better prop options, then use Rotax 912ULS.

 By the way, when was the last car you have seen with air cooled  

 engine.  Liquid cooling, is cool and no problem with millions of  

 vehicles on hiway etc.

 Clint



 > Subject: Re: O200 engine in a Kitfox Super Sport S7

 > From: gbsb2002(at)yahoo.com

 > Date: Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:57:29 -0700

 > To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com

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 > 

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 > Hi the Cont. 0-200 would make an excellent powerplant in a Kitfox  

 5 and up, the great thing about the 0-200 is no liquid cooling Dual  

 ignition, an engine designed for aircraft not a auto engine.

 > While a Champ is a good airplane but the Kitfox is also a great  

 airplane so it just depends on the type of flying one wants to do.  

 one of the big advantages of the Kitfox is maintenance and the  

 ability make modifications much easier than on a certifed aircraft.

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 > GB

 > MNFlyer

 > Flying a HKS Kitfox III

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 > Read this topic online here:

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Lynn
Kitfox IV-Jabiru 2200
N369LM

lcfitt(at)sbcglobal.net
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Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:11 am Post subject: O200 engine in a Kitfox Super Sport S7

Lose some of that $25/gallon coolant, and

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		   what do you do?


	


Throttle back to what ever it takes to maintain altitude and fly to the 

nearest airport - that is if you are flying a 9 series Rotax.  That is what 

the fins on the heads and cylinders are for.



I have been in a flight of six where we crossed a ridge several thousand 

feet above our destination and we all pointed it to the ground and no 

thought of shock cooling.  I think a water cooled guy could match any air 

cooled guys argument point for point.  What is the point.  We all made a 

decision, we all love our decision and we will all defend it to our last 

breath.



Lowell



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Lynn Matteson

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 2778
Location: Grass Lake, Michigan

Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 12:56 pm Post subject: O200 engine in a Kitfox Super Sport S7

I didn't realize they HAD fins on the heads. And yes, I was just  

defending MY position against the position of the guy who said "when  

was the last car you have seen with air cooled  engine?" I just  

forgot to mention the Volkswagen and the Corvair. But I won't defend  

my choice until my last breath...'tain't worth it.



Lynn Matteson

Kitfox IV Speedster, taildragger

Jabiru 2200, #2062, 800.0 hrs

Countdown to 1000 hrs--200 to go

Sensenich 62"x46" Wood prop

Electroair direct-fire ignition system

Rotec TBI-40 injection

Status: flying (and learning)

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On Oct 20, 2009, at 10:56 AM, Lowell Fitt wrote:



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 <lcfitt(at)sbcglobal.net>



 Lose some of that $25/gallon coolant, and

> what do you do?



 Throttle back to what ever it takes to maintain altitude and fly to  

 the nearest airport - that is if you are flying a 9 series Rotax.   

 That is what the fins on the heads and cylinders are for.



 I have been in a flight of six where we crossed a ridge several  

 thousand feet above our destination and we all pointed it to the  

 ground and no thought of shock cooling.  I think a water cooled guy  

 could match any air cooled guys argument point for point.  What is  

 the point.  We all made a decision, we all love our decision and we  

 will all defend it to our last breath.



 Lowell



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Kitfox IV-Jabiru 2200
N369LM

Michel

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 966
Location: Norway

Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 1:15 pm Post subject: O200 engine in a Kitfox Super Sport S7

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		   From: Lynn Matteson [lynnmatt(at)jps.net]

  I just forgot to mention the Volkswagen and the Corvair.


	


Don't forget the Citroen 2CV, Lynn! That was my first and my second car! A typical hippie car in 1968 ... but I digress in memory lane! 



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citroën_2CV



Cheers,

Michel Verheughe

Norway

Kitfox 3 - Jabiru 2200



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Lynn Matteson

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 2778
Location: Grass Lake, Michigan

Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 1:50 pm Post subject: O200 engine in a Kitfox Super Sport S7

I HAD forgotten the Citroen, but quite honestly, I didn't know it WAS  

air-cooled. But I didn't mention the Tucker, either.....I think  

though, that the Tucker wrapped the (formerly air-cooled) heads in  

water jackets, didn't they? Digression is a wonderful thing to  

do.....: )  it keeps the mind off politics.



Lynn Matteson

Kitfox IV Speedster, taildragger

Jabiru 2200, #2062, 801.4 hrs

Countdown to 1000 hrs--199 to go

Sensenich 62"x46" Wood prop

Electroair direct-fire ignition system

Rotec TBI-40 injection

Status: flying (and learning)

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On Oct 20, 2009, at 5:12 PM, Michel Verheughe wrote:



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		  > From: Lynn Matteson [lynnmatt(at)jps.net]

>  I just forgot to mention the Volkswagen and the Corvair.



 Don't forget the Citroen 2CV, Lynn! That was my first and my second  

 car! A typical hippie car in 1968 ... but I digress in memory  

 lane! 



 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citroën_2CV



 Cheers,

 Michel Verheughe

 Norway

 Kitfox 3 - Jabiru 2200



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Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:10 pm Post subject: O200 engine in a Kitfox Super Sport S7

how about the VW

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