---------------------------------------------------------- RV6-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 01/28/10: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 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) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:18:45 PM PST US From: "Colleen and Brett Herrick" 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 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:29:50 PM PST US From: "Michael O'Connor" Subject: RE: RV6-List: 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rv6-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RV6-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/rv6-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv6-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.