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1. 05:18 PM - Input Needed on Engine Selection: 0-320 vs. 0-360?, which model? (Colleen and Brett Herrick)
2. 05:29 PM - Re: Input Needed on Engine Selection: 0-320 vs. 0-360?, which model? (Michael O'Connor)
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| Subject: | Input Needed on Engine Selection: 0-320 vs. 0-360?, which model? |
I am at the point in time where I need to order the Finishing Kit. But,
in order to order the Finishing Kit I need to select which engine I am
going to use (i.e. I would like to get further down the path before
ordering the engine). So, I am seeking some input on which engine to
select.
My intention for my project is that I would like to be able to finish it
for a reasonable cost and to minimize the ongoing operation /
maintenance cost once it is flying. Because of this my plan is to
install a fixed pitch propeller and desire leave the door open to
running auto fuel. I am fine with the external scoop.
When I look in Van's catalog, the carburetor version of the 0-320 and
0-360 sell for essentially the same price. Any reason not to select the
0-360? The fuel injected 0-320 sells for essentially the same price as
the carburetor version of the 0-360. Any reason to show preference for
the fuel injected 0-320? Also, I am assuming that there is no reason to
pay the extra cost for the certified version. Correct?
Anything else that I should be considering?
Thanks.
Brett Herrick
RV-6AQ Columbus, IN
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| Subject: | Input Needed on Engine Selection: 0-320 vs. 0-360?, which |
model?
Brett,
I can only tell you from experience that I bought a 6A with an O320E2A. The
plane ran fine but I couldn't keep up with any of the RV's that had 360's in
them. It also made it harder to sell when I had to sell it. Everyone wanted
a 360. They loved my plane but didn't want the engine. I vote for the O360.
Mike O'Connor
N811RF RV6A
From: owner-rv6-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv6-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Colleen and Brett
Herrick
Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 5:15 PM
Subject: RV6-List: Input Needed on Engine Selection: 0-320 vs. 0-360?, which
model?
I am at the point in time where I need to order the Finishing Kit. But, in
order to order the Finishing Kit I need to select which engine I am going to
use (i.e. I would like to get further down the path before ordering the
engine). So, I am seeking some input on which engine to select.
My intention for my project is that I would like to be able to finish it for
a reasonable cost and to minimize the ongoing operation / maintenance cost
once it is flying. Because of this my plan is to install a fixed pitch
propeller and desire leave the door open to running auto fuel. I am fine
with the external scoop.
When I look in Van's catalog, the carburetor version of the 0-320 and 0-360
sell for essentially the same price. Any reason not to select the 0-360?
The fuel injected 0-320 sells for essentially the same price as the
carburetor version of the 0-360. Any reason to show preference for the fuel
injected 0-320? Also, I am assuming that there is no reason to pay the
extra cost for the certified version. Correct?
Anything else that I should be considering?
Thanks.
Brett Herrick
RV-6AQ Columbus, IN
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