turbo stc?

The Weiss Family wrote:
: Has anyone heard of either a turbo or supercharger STC for an IO-360?
: In particular, an IO-360-A2B?

: It seems that there would be a HUGE market for a turbo upgrade.

STC's are for a specific airframe/engine combo. M20turbos has a
turbonormalizer for Lycoming IO-360 Mooneys (IO-360-A3B6D). They're
at http://www.m-20turbos.com/turbo_kits.htm but I don't know how much
longer they'll be around.
--
Aaron Coolidge

OK, found the link!

http://www.forcedaeromotive.com/





"Aaron Coolidge" wrote in message
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The Weiss Family wrote:
: Has anyone heard of either a turbo or supercharger STC for an IO-360?
: In particular, an IO-360-A2B?

: It seems that there would be a HUGE market for a turbo upgrade.

STC's are for a specific airframe/engine combo. M20turbos has a
turbonormalizer for Lycoming IO-360 Mooneys (IO-360-A3B6D). They're
at http://www.m-20turbos.com/turbo_kits.htm but I don't know how much
longer they'll be around.
--
Aaron Coolidge

"Nigel T Peart" wrote in message
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OK, found the link!

http://www.forcedaeromotive.com/



Holy Cow! $20K?
I'm sure they're trying to recover their R&D costs.
But at that price, it's prohibitive for many owners.

That's why I was wondering where the disparity with a high-end automotive
system priced at $4K comes from.
I would be willing to pay over double that for a supercharger in my plane,
but 5X seems a bit high.

Is it even conceivable to think that there could ever be a supercharger
system for the masses?

Adam

If the masses buy this supercharger, the cost will come down,hey?
It's all about 'economies of scale'.
I hope this supercharger IS successful, as I believe it's a far more
reliable option than
a turbo conversion can ever be. OK, not as much performance, but
probably enough for most folk.




"The Weiss Family" wrote in message
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"Nigel T Peart" wrote in message
...

OK, found the link!

http://www.forcedaeromotive.com/



Holy Cow! $20K?
I'm sure they're trying to recover their R&D costs.
But at that price, it's prohibitive for many owners.

That's why I was wondering where the disparity with a high-end automotive
system priced at $4K comes from.
I would be willing to pay over double that for a supercharger in my plane,
but 5X seems a bit high.

Is it even conceivable to think that there could ever be a supercharger
system for the masses?

Adam

"Nigel T Peart" wrote in message
...
If the masses buy this supercharger, the cost will come down,hey?
It's all about 'economies of scale'.
I hope this supercharger IS successful, as I believe it's a far more
reliable option than
a turbo conversion can ever be. OK, not as much performance, but
probably enough for most folk.

I agree with the "economies of scale" idea, and I REALLY hope that happens,
and that they STC more aircraft in the future.
Hopefully the current price is low enough to get the ball rolling...

The Weiss Family wrote:

/snip/
I agree with the "economies of scale" idea, and I REALLY hope that happens,
and that they STC more aircraft in the future.
Hopefully the current price is low enough to get the ball rolling...



I own a '69 182, and have been dreaming of a turbo-normalizer for quite
some time. This system seems like a perfect solution for me, but $20K?
Nope, way too much. Hopefully, I'm just a cheapskate, and lots of
others will buy into it, but I don't think so...

Happy Flying!
Scott Skylane
N92054

I own a '69 182, and have been dreaming of a turbo-normalizer for quite
some time. This system seems like a perfect solution for me, but $20K?
Nope, way too much. Hopefully, I'm just a cheapskate, and lots of
others will buy into it, but I don't think so...

Happy Flying!
Scott Skylane
N92054


That's exactly the position I'm in. I think it is probably common.
Am I correct in thinking that at $10K you might seriously consider it, and
at $5K you wouldn't even think twice?

This is why I would really like to understand all costs involved to see if
there is a way to bring that price down, other than sheer volume.

Adam