Anthony Steinke wrote:
>> I have been browsing FlyCorvair to gain more knowledge on the engine
and noticed that a budget build is about $7k with the high end around
$11k. Are these realistic number in your experience or can a reliable
corvair be built for less. I remember reading one of Mark's articles
saying it could be done for around $3k but I could be mistaken.<<
Yes, that was at http://www.n56ml.com/corvair/index.html . I wrote that
about 15 years ago after building my second engine, a "stock" 2700cc
version. Since then, we now have Sport Performance Aviation's "Better
than Air" front bearings, (at
https://flywithspa.com/corvair-5th-bearing/ ) as well their 4340
crankshaft. These are a necessity in my opinion (I have them both on my
workbench, ready for assembly) but the price increases another $3000,
and add even more when you start buying parts that are sold specifically
for aircraft builders, with specially designed features (rather than
building them yourself). So yes, at this point, rebuilding an O-200
looks attractive, and has a proven track record. Most of the recent
"next generation" KRs are flying behind "real" aircraft engines, and for
good reason....
Mark Langford
m...@n56ml.com
http://www.n56ml.com
Huntsville, AL
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