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JohnInReno

Joined: 08 Sep 2007
Posts: 150

Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2010 5:10 pm Post subject: Input Needed on Engine Selection: 0-320 vs. 0-360?, which

Either a 320 or a 360 can burn car gas - it depends on the compression 

ratio. A 150hp O-320 (low compression) can run on unleaded regular and a 

160hp can run on premium. The real issue is ethanol being added 

everywhere you look. Recently, my trusty Indian reservation gas station 

started adding ethanol. I talked to the tribe's gas stations manager and 

he confirmed that they are not obligated to buy the ethanol-gas blend 

but it is cheaper. We discussed the possibility of providing Premium 

non-ethanol gas as a way to cater to the aircraft and boat people.



Side note: The ethanol destroys the gas station's underground fiberglass 

tanks!



John Morgensen

RV4 - Purchased flying

RV9A - Soon



Scott wrote:

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 But the O-320s can burn car gas   I'm planning on an O-320 in my RV-4.

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