REFLECTOR: Alternative engines

Tom tomcat05 at comcast.net
Fri Mar 14 17:56:03 CDT 2008


The biggest issue I see with the LT1 usage is in dealing with the extra 
weight. Conservatively, the engine is about 100 lbs over an IO540 plus 
about another 60 lbs for coolant and heat exchanger plus 80lbs for gear 
reduction and about another 25lbs in a beefier engine mount. Also have 
to deal with a longer arm due to the prop and gear reduction being 
further back. Is a whole bunch of ballast needed in the nose to compensate??


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