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Old May 20th 09, 09:15 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
bildan
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Default what engines are making successful aero engine conversions?

On May 20, 10:27*am, cavelamb wrote:
bildan wrote:
On May 20, 2:01 am, Dancing Fingers wrote:
Years ago there was an article in Kitplanes about someone trying to
use a Honda Goldwing engine. *Did that ever come to fruition?


I've not heard of it.


Actually, the cylinders, pistons, rods and crank from the Honda 1800cc
Valkyrie flat-6 combined with a aircraft style case would hit the spot
for fans of smaller airplanes. *However, it would still need a PSRU.


something like 260 pounds for 80 hp?


I wouldn't think so. The crank is light enough to use as a dumbbell
and that's heavier than the cylinder blocks. Just guessing of course,
but I'd say 180 lbs for 100HP which is better than an O-200.