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colleenandbrett(at)comcas
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 Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 5:18 pm Post subject: Input Needed on Engine Selection: 0-320 vs. 0-360?, which mo |
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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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crashoconnor(at)aol.com
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| Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 5:29 pm Post subject: Input Needed on Engine Selection: 0-320 vs. 0-360?, which mo |
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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(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv6-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Colleen and Brett Herrick
Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 5:15 PM
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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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raybot(at)comcast.net
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| Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2010 4:30 pm Post subject: Input Needed on Engine Selection: 0-320 vs. 0-360?, which mo |
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I have some input on this I owned a 6-a with a 320 and a wood prop and it worked great.This was the plane that Van designed.Light and fast.The 7 is van,s response to the overweight too fast for their own good planes that everyone thought they needed.If your friend is pulling away from you because his plane is slightly faster maybe he could throttle back a few revs.These are really fine planes as designed but excess weight and speed put you in the red zone when you blast through some rough air and your heads banging on the canopy. I always took that as a message from the plane to slow down 30 or 40 knots
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| Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2010 6:09 pm Post subject: Input Needed on Engine Selection: 0-320 vs. 0-360?, which mo |
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Brett,
I am the proud owner of a RV6, 0360 and CS prop, I jump off the runway and set cruse at 180 mph, this combination is great have put 200 hrs on this plane and am glad for the 360 and CS, if I was to sacrifice either the 360 or CS I would not give up the 360. My opinion is this is such a huge investment for most of us, do it right, if you want less power pull the little black knob back. For just cruising around in circles the combo I have is more than I need and I will power back burning 5 gph but when I want to get some where or it’s hot and heavy the combo of 360 and CS is the way to go.
JP
From: owner-rv6-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv6-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of ray atkinson
Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 5:30 PM
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Subject: Re: Input Needed on Engine Selection: 0-320 vs. 0-360?, which model?
I have some input on this I owned a 6-a with a 320 and a wood prop and it worked great.This was the plane that Van designed.Light and fast.The 7 is van,s response to the overweight too fast for their own good planes that everyone thought they needed.If your friend is pulling away from you because his plane is slightly faster maybe he could throttle back a few revs.These are really fine planes as designed but excess weight and speed put you in the red zone when you blast through some rough air and your heads banging on the canopy. I always took that as a message from the plane to slow down 30 or 40 knots
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