REFLECTOR: Alternative engines

[Velocity xl]

Prop is in the same position as a Aircraft engine of choice. I made it all
fit under the cowling.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom" <tomcat05 at comcast.net>
To: <reflector at tvbf.org>
Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 4:56 PM
Subject: REFLECTOR: Alternative engines


> 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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