Good point - would make it a 20 year build instead of a 10 year build.
yes I fear that the most sensible option is the tried and trusted Rotax
91X! I am the proud owner of a 912 turbo in a zenith clone and i have
to say it has served me well for 250 hours....
Will
On 05-Oct-10 02:17, GRAHAM SINGLETON wrote:
> Will. I just remember the awful vibration that the BMW twin caused.
> Also the development time will be extensive
> Graham
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> *From:* William Daniell <wdaniell@etb.net.co>
> *To:* "europa-list@matronics.com" <europa-list@matronics.com>
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> *Subject:* Re: Europa-List: the eternal engine debate
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> <wdaniell@etb.net.co <mailto:wdaniell@etb.net.co>>
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> Well for me at 8500 ft it makes more power than a 912s and is half the
> price of a 914.....
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> Will,
>
> Other than price, I don't understand the attraction. 80hp with turbo
> and ? if the turbo should fail. 500hrs TBO? That's 4 engines for the
> TBO on a 912ULS. Hmmmmmm.
>
> Jeff Baby Blue
>
> On 10/4/2010 4:23 PM, William Daniell wrote:
> <wdaniell@etb.net.co <mailto:wdaniell@etb.net.co>>
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> > Does anyone thing this is viable?
> >
> > http://www.apsu-hks.com/HKS_APSU_-_HKS_700T.html
> > or
> >
> http://www.greenskyadventures.com/EnginePricing/HKS/700T-vs-912Rotax.html
> >
> > it is only 80hp BUT it is turbo and claims excellent fuel consumption.
> > Maybe at USD16,500 maybe it is worth consideration.
> >
> > Will
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> >
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> > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
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