REFLECTOR: How much for a new engine?

Christopher Barber via Reflector reflector at tvbf.org
Tue Jan 6 10:32:42 CST 2015


If you are looking at rotary, I think you already know about Mazdatrix in California.  I think you can get a 13b with all new parts for around $6k....and 20b may be $10k but I have not looked in a while....heck, you could even get it all aluminum if you wish. There are a number of other rotary vendors....you have the PSRU that should work for either.  You will need to fabricate/develop the mount, intake and electronics a bit on your own.

Chris Barber

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From: Reflector [reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] on behalf of Luciano, Luis I CIV PEOSUB, PMS404P via Reflector [reflector at tvbf.org]
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2015 9:32 AM
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Subject: REFLECTOR: How much for a new engine?

Dear Collective,

I've been diligently saving my pennies for the day I can buy an engine.  Although I'm not there yet, the time is getting closer - to the point that I've been making calls to establish baseline prices.  With that in mind, I recently contacted Mistral and received an interesting quote (bordering on insulting) for their experimental (not yet certified) 300Hp NA rotary engine.

Upon seeing theirs and other's #s, I became curious to know what the realistic price point would be for a factory new engine from the demand side.  So, my question to the collective is, how much would you be willing to spend on a factory new a/c engine (ie regardless of brand).  I know that the first impulse is to say "as little as possible" but I'd appreciate your opinion on what you would personally consider a "fair market price".  To make the $$$ standard, think FWF complete (w/o propeller or mount but include accessories) and 300Hp.

If you already have your windmill, I would also appreciate to know how much you put down, whether it was a new or mid-time engine, what Hp, and year of purchase to calibrate for inflation.  My purpose is to get a sense of the market, hopefully give me some negotiating ammo, and foremost to foster a group discussion.

Thanks in advance for your time!

With Regards,
Luis Luciano
Velocity XL-5 "Dulcinea"


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