"cavalamb himself" wrote in message
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Charles Vincent wrote:

cavalamb himself wrote:

oilsardine wrote:

the modern 'VW engine': http://www.ulpower.com/



Now that is a sweet little motor!

165 pounds
2600 cc
claims 81 HP at 2800 RPM
500 hour TBO
FADEC
No Carb Ice problems

Only problem - I didn't catch the price?


Isn't it more aptly a modern Continental C-85? I think the "modern VW"
as far as homebuilts go is one of the subaru's.

Charles


A lot of people seem to think that about the Suburu, but they weight
quite a bit more than you'd think.

The extra weight means a PSRU is really mandatory to get reasonable
propeller output (HP/LB) - with all the attendent complexity, harmonic,
and weight issues.

In my mind that takes them out of the "modern VW" class.

They seem to be more at home on the nose of RV/Tailwind class airplanes.

Richard

A lot of good points, and the radiator plumbing also seems to provide many
happy hours of tinkering for a lot of folks.

Actually, some of the small inline engines, such as those from the Geo/Chevy
Metro, have shown some promise--which was unfortunately mixed with far too
much hype. Actually, it the basic weight is anywhere near as light as was
claimed, then a realistic power rating should work quite well.

Regrettably, I have had no opportunity to weigh any of the engines in
question.

Peter