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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