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Old May 30th 05, 09:22 AM
Wes Pearson
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wrote:
> Try this on.
>
> I've heard of several folks using vw based engines in an aircraft. The
> old volksplane and there used to be an ultralight powered by half a vw
> engine. Has anybody ever heard of someone putting an airplane engine in
> a vw? The old Continental C65 and C85 and the O200 are pretty much the
> same design as our trusty VW motors. Just wondering if anybody has even
> made it work. One would have to build an exhaust system from stratch.
> And the intake too for that matter (think quad port instead of dual
> port)but except for aranging a clutch, I can't see any reason it
> wouldn't work and be a blast. Especially for off road.
>
> Whatdayathink?
>
> <><
> TC
>

Can you say $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
The last Lycoming HIO360-D1A engine I had rebuilt cost just under
$25,000. A runout O-200 with a good case will set you back between $3000
to $6000.
Parts are extermely expensive. A Slick magneto will run $600 to $1000
and a Bendix mag about $1500 just for overhaul.
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