---------------------------------------------------------- RV7-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 11/15/05: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 10:54 PM - Engine Choices (Peter Lythall) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 10:54:48 PM PST US From: "Peter Lythall" Subject: RV7-List: Engine Choices Hello, I am working on my RV7 Empennage and have ordered my qb to pickup in mid January. Now I want to minimize the shipping costs and I am going to pickup the QB kit at Vans's. It will give me a nice break from work and we can visit the inlaws on the way (what fun). Now I need to decide on what powerplant in hang on the front end of this thing and I am torn between a couple of choices. I am looking for some input from other builders who have researched and/or installed the Subaru H-6 engine. At this juncture I am looking at either the io-360(tried and true) or the Eggenfellner H-6(looks sharp and if packed with new type technology, water cooled, lower op costs, lower tbo costs, and burns mogas and 100ll). Another option is the new io-390 but I haven't really looked at that. So any comments on the soob. I have discussed with various folks including a local AME (great guy) and various pilots at the hanger that I often show up for coffee at. I have watched the eggenfellner yahoo list but I am still not entirely certain. So I am looking for some totally biased input. If you have installed one of these beasts or can direct me to some unhappy or happy owners that would be fantastic. Peter Lythall Fort St. John, BC Canada