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Freakshow108 12-25-2019 07:58 PM

Engine lead time
 
Trying to plan ahead on the next step of my build. I plan to order through Vans. Just wondering what type of lead times others have had doing the same. Thanks in advance.

kmbusse 12-25-2019 08:08 PM

We ordered our 390 at Oshkosh this past summer. Told we are in the queue for May!
Kerry

PilotjohnS 12-25-2019 08:18 PM

io320
 
A friend ordered a IO320 thru Vans just before Oshkosh and received it on time.

Freakshow108 12-25-2019 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PilotjohnS (Post 1395296)
A friend ordered a IO320 thru Vans just before Oshkosh and received it on time.

When you say on time, what was the projected time between order and delivery?

N546RV 12-25-2019 08:27 PM

This isn't quite answering the question you asked, but when I was talking with James Ball at Titan a few months ago, he quoted me 30-60 days lead time. For my two cents, it might be worth taking a look at Titan; their prices are pretty competitive. I was quoted just under $29k for an IOX-370 (~195hp) with no ignition (I'm going to go with SDS CPI2).

ty1295 12-25-2019 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by N546RV (Post 1395298)
This isn't quite answering the question you asked, but when I was talking with James Ball at Titan a few months ago, he quoted me 30-60 days lead time. For my two cents, it might be worth taking a look at Titan; their prices are pretty competitive. I was quoted just under $29k for an IOX-370 (~195hp) with no ignition (I'm going to go with SDS CPI2).

28 Hours into phase 1 with my Titan and so far I am happy and couple others on airport have been impressed with it and said if they were to do it again they would go that route.

Not to say Lycoming is bad either, I think both companies will provide a great motor.

Bgill 12-26-2019 02:01 PM

New data point
 
I ordered my IO-390 through Vans around the Osh time frame. Few weeks later I received an expected ship date of 12/20. Mid Dec. had an e-mail from Vans to send final amount due. I questioned if the ship date was real based on hearing of push-outs. Was told if Lycoming was asking for payment then it was realistic..
Sent payment and received notification from Vans that payment was complete and authorized to ship. Call from shipping service this morning that engine was in route and due for delivery Monday😃. Merry Christmas to me!
I would still plan for 6 month lead-time. Maybe I hit the pre Osh flood of orders.

Freakshow108 12-26-2019 04:10 PM

Thanks for all of the responses.

PilotjohnS 12-27-2019 08:23 AM

6 months
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Freakshow108 (Post 1395297)
When you say on time, what was the projected time between order and delivery?

The lead time quoted was 6 months and it arrive in 6 months. Surprised his bank account.

Freakshow108 12-27-2019 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by PilotjohnS (Post 1395519)
The lead time quoted was 6 months and it arrive in 6 months. Surprised his bank account.

I can only imagine his surprise :eek:


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