REFLECTOR: Deltahawk engine

[Lawrence J. Epstein,MD]

I intend to use the Deltahawk, but I have the 173 FG so 160-200 hp are
plenty for me.

Just make sure you look at the "for builders" page on their website.
They have a good Velocity section. The main difference being the Fuel
caps.

Also, consider installing a Urinal. You should get about a 10 hour range
;-)
Larry Epstein

The real difference is the fuel governor on the 160 VS. the 180....
and 
inter-cooling on the 180 VS. 200.
We've been told by (BEEEEEP!) (a little censorship here).... that our 
numbers merit much higher.  We knew that but through hours of running it

we'll know TBO much better.
We believe it is bell above the 2000 hour target.
Also, If you go to the web site there is empirical data that proves our 
efficiency.  Soon as Doug can get her out on a normal day we'll have the

11,500 ft. data posted ASAP.

All,....   come to Racine when you can and see for yourself.
Regards to all and safe flying.
JP


At 08:01 AM 5/5/2005, you wrote:
>I am perhaps the latest member of the list (just received the
confirmation 
>of my order for a Velocity SE/FG a few days ago), so please let me
start 
>with a warm hello to all the enthusiastic Velocity Builders!
>
>I am living and flying in Illinois (Champaign-Urbana area), but I am 
>originally from Romania.  I intend to move back to Europe in a few
years, 
>so I am 99% decided to go for a Deltahawk engine (as you may all know,
in 
>Europe the price of AVGAS is prohibitive).  I am also very impressed
with 
>the latest comparison data between the DH160V4 engine and the Lycoming 
>IO-360, so it looks like a DH engine may be a very good choice even for

>one flying one's Velocity all the time in the USA ... (see 
>http://www.deltahawkengines.com/perfor00.shtml).
>
>Are there builders on this list who are seriously considering a DH
engine?
>
>Can anybody comment a bit on the three possibile DH engines, namely the

>DH160V4, DH180V4, and DH200V4?  According to Deltahawk's data, a
DH160V4 
>sounds like just good enough for a Velocity SE/FG.  However, a DH180V4 
>also seems very attractive.  Also, what would the REAL difference
between 
>the three engines be in the case of a Velocity SE/FG (ignoring the
price)?
>
>Thank you,
>Grigore
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