---------------------------------------------------------- Engines-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 10/03/04: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:46 AM - Engine building (Gary Casey) 2. 06:40 AM - Re: Engine building (Archie) 3. 08:11 PM - Re: Engine building (red) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:46:16 AM PST US From: "Gary Casey" Subject: Engines-List: Engine building --> Engines-List message posted by: "Gary Casey" I'm ready to get my Lycoming IO-540 built for my experimental and I've lost track of comments from the list about recommendations for good engine builders. I need a "performance" builder as I'm hoping to squeeze a little extra power out of it. Any recommendations for the S. Cal. area? I thought there was someone around Corona, but I can't find my notes. Any suggestions/recommendations? Gary Casey ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:40:16 AM PST US From: "Archie" Subject: Re: Engines-List: Engine building --> Engines-List message posted by: "Archie" ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary Casey" Subject: Engines-List: Engine building > --> Engines-List message posted by: "Gary Casey" > > I'm ready to get my Lycoming IO-540 built for my experimental and I've > lost > track of comments from the list about recommendations for good engine > builders. I need a "performance" builder as I'm hoping to squeeze a > little > extra power out of it. Any recommendations for the S. Cal. area? I > thought > there was someone around Corona, but I can't find my notes. Any > suggestions/recommendations? > > Gary Casey Gary, Just beware of those shops that "port and polish". This is largely snake oil left over from the old hot rodding days. We have found, (especially on the O-200), that the ports and induction system is/are not only too large, but horribly mishapen in the head area. The reason for such large ports and valves is to promote induction of normally aspirated engines at higher altitudes.(above 7-8kmsl) Most people cannot afford the labor intensive work associated with proper flow, which requires the complete induction and exhaust system assembled and flowed just as it would be installed on the aircraft, therefore must go along with "flow balancing" which is no more than equalizing the flow among a set of cylinders. While this is a good direction, it may hurt total HP. This is not a solicitation, just information generated through years of performance work which I pass on to others. (I am no longer accepting aircraft work). Also, while on this subject, if a shop must lap the valves in order to obtain proper sealing, find another shop with precision equipment. Archie Frangoudis, Archie's Racing Service ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 08:11:44 PM PST US From: "red" Subject: Re: Engines-List: Engine building --> Engines-List message posted by: "red" You may be thinking of Performance Aero Engines, La Verne phone 909 593 5008. Good louck, I left amessage on their recorder on the 5th of Aug 04--have not heard yet. The guys name is Ron Monson I think. Red Hamilton ----- Original Message ----- From: Gary Casey To: engines-list@matronics.com Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2004 5:32 AM Subject: Engines-List: Engine building --> Engines-List message posted by: "Gary Casey" I'm ready to get my Lycoming IO-540 built for my experimental and I've lost track of comments from the list about recommendations for good engine builders. I need a "performance" builder as I'm hoping to squeeze a little extra power out of it. Any recommendations for the S. Cal. area? I thought there was someone around Corona, but I can't find my notes. Any suggestions/recommendations? Gary Casey