---------------------------------------------------------- RV4-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 01/24/06: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 10:12 AM - Re: [RV-4] O-360 cowl (Steve Sampson) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 10:12:16 AM PST US From: "Steve Sampson" Subject: RV4-List: Re: [RV-4] O-360 cowl --> RV4-List message posted by: "Steve Sampson" Rob - I dont have a cowl yet so its just a question of ordering the right thing first time. The logistics/cost of returning the wrong cowl from the UK would be a nightmare! I am certainly going with some form of -320, so its not a width issue, though I presume VANS 320/360 cowls for a -4 are the same width? Its just that they say if you decide on an injected 320 you need a 360 LOWER cowl in order to get the injector body in as well as the 360 FAB which you have to use because it is shallower (I think). As Randy L said the scoop is larger and I have to say I am quite concerned about the look of the thing. I guess I just need to find some 360 -4 to look at.....a bit scarcer here than there. Thanks, Steve. Much as I would like a holy cowl there are two things against it. a) I have been unable to get any definition of how it would work out with an MT prop, and b) again the shipping costs make it fearsomly expensive. At least the VANS cowls are consolidated with the rest of the finisk kit and FWF bits. ----- Original Message ----- From: "rob ray" Sent: Monday, January 23, 2006 7:34 PM Subject: RV4-List: Re: RV4-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 01/22/06 > --> RV4-List message posted by: rob ray > > Before you plunk down the cash for a new cowl, take some measurements and > see how it will fit. The 0-360 is 2" wider than the 0-320 and the > previously mentioned airbox dimension differences. That's the major cowl > difference, but as the previous message suggested, you can buy alot of > glass and resin for $400. Also, Sam James makes a nice speed cowl for the > 0-360 RV4: www.jamesaircraft.com > I am still running my old 0-320 vinylester cowl from 1992 with many > repairs, patches and new paint, but it still WORKS... > > Rob Ray