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 Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2010 7:01 am Post subject: Input Needed on Engine Selection: 0-320 vs. 0-360?, which |
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Brett:
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One last item, I failed to address:� NON-CERTIFIED - If you plan on keeping the plane/engine for 2000 Hrs.� If you plan on selling the engine separately - You would not be doing that if you got the 360 in the first place - Then the engine can be re-certified when being MAJOR'd by the factory.� I don't know the requirements if done else where.
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On Fri, Jan 29, 2010 at 9:54 AM, FLYaDIVE <flyadive(at)gmail.com (flyadive(at)gmail.com)> wrote:
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I know, I know ... Just bite the bullet and install a 360.� IO-360 if it is in the budget.� Then all you have to consider is the prop.� I fly both a RV-6 and a 6A; Both have 360's the 6 has a constant speed prop.� It does see speeds about 6 Kts faster at the same RPM/Manifold Pressure.� For cost, ease of operation and maintenance go with the fixed pitch.� If you fly a lot of IFR the constant speed is very nice when maintaining an approach.
Also, with a fixed pitch ... NO AD's!
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DO NOT EVEN CONSIDER THE 320.� IT WILL LOWER YOUR RESALE VALUE.� AND THE COST SAVINGS UP FRONT WILL BE LOST IN MPH Vs GAS COST.� <--- Well, maybe not but you won't have the performance you would like.
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Barry
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On Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 8:15 PM, Colleen and Brett Herrick <colleenandbrett(at)comcast.net (colleenandbrett(at)comcast.net)> wrote:
| Quote: | I am at the point in time where I need to order the Finishing Kit.� But, in order to order the Finishing Kit I need to select which engine I am going to use (i.e. I would like to get further down the path before ordering the engine).� So, I am seeking some input on which engine to select.
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My intention for my project is that I would like to be able to finish it for a reasonable cost and to minimize the ongoing operation / maintenance cost once it is flying.� Because of this my plan is to install a fixed pitch propeller and desire leave the door open to running auto fuel.� I am fine with the external scoop.
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When I look in Van's catalog, the carburetor version of the 0-320 and 0-360 sell for essentially the same price.� Any reason not to select the 0-360?� The fuel injected 0-320 sells for essentially the same price as the carburetor version of the 0-360.� Any reason to show preference for the fuel injected 0-320?� Also, I am assuming that there is no reason to pay the extra cost for the certified version.� Correct?�
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Anything else that I should be considering?
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Thanks.
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Brett Herrick
RV-6AQ� Columbus, IN
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