> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 at 3:38 PM > From: "Mark Langford via KRnet" <krnet@list.krnet.org> > To: krnet@list.krnet.org > Cc: "Mark Langford" <m...@n56ml.com> > Subject: Re: KR> Corvair engine > > > 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
--------------------------- By comparison, One could buy the hopped up O-200 firewall forward off from my KR for $12K, including Pmags, B&C starter, Plane Power alternator & regulator, tuned exhaust, and KR/O-200 engine mount. This is not a cobbled together reject with worn out parts, but built with New crank, New cylinders and high compression pistons. If sold, then the rest of the KR would also be available for parting out. The whole airplane would be a hell of a buy for a superb performing KR, but I'm so fed up with tire kickers wasting my time that I'm OK with parting it out at this point in time rather than dealing with another caller from a barnstormers ad. -Jeff Scott Arkansas Ozarks _______________________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org
