Corvair conversion engines

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On Thu, 19 Jan 2006 17:38:52 -0600, wrote:


When it really gets down to facts, most often aircraft engines really
don't cost any more than auto conversions and the aircraft engine
appears to be more reliable.
No redrives needed, redundant ignition and lots of other things that
makes them better.

I was a firm believer in auto engine conversions but i haven't seen many
last a long time except for the Subaru and Rotax engines.


I bought two 3.8L Ford V6's for $150 each, bought new pistons from
Roush racing, new rings, had the best block shot peened bored and
honed, had the best crank turned and nitrided, bought new bearings,
new cam, new distributer with two sensors installed for dual ignition,
new pistons, new timing gears and chain, planed the heads, had four
new intake valves installed and new guides installed as well, new
valve springs, roller rockers, new lifters, new carburetor, old style
NWAero psru, ARP studs for the crank bearings and cylinderheads,
fabricated my own headers, and STILL spent only about $6,000.

Now, how much does one pay for a remanufactured aircraft engine of 200
horsepower?

Corky Scott

I don't think there's any dispute over the relative cost of engines.
This issue is longevity and whether one wants to fly an airplane with an
engine that might not make it to the next airport.