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Old 07-31-2012, 03:17 PM
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CompAir used to offer a complete kit including the Franklin 220 engine. I don't think they actually ever delivered one.

As I understand it, they had trouble getting complete engines and/or parts. Of course that was a few years ago. Things may have changed.
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Old 07-31-2012, 03:50 PM
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Default Franklin Sport 4B 125 HP

Our first project was a Wittman Tailwind W8 and it had a Franklin Sport 4B 4 cyl 125 hp on the nose. I never flew it but the few times my dad did he loved it! One of the hanger neighbors in Kingman, AZ has an older Cessna with a 220 mounted and he has nothing but positive things to say about it. Kind of like a "sleeper" in the Cessna. Sounds good I can tell you that. I have a list of engines for my -7 and I still have the Franklin listed. I'd seriously consider it if it ever comes to as a viable option.
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Old 07-31-2012, 07:06 PM
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Default Alternative engine for RV-14?

Before a single RV-14 kit is produced, I'm a bit reluctant to suggest an alternative to the IO-390, but this seems like it might fit the bill. I'm not an expert on the Franklin, but it appears to be lighter and slightly more horsepower than the IO-390. I'm not sure what the cost of a Franklin is, but I can only imagine that it'd be cheaper than the 390.
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Old 07-31-2012, 07:31 PM
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Van's fit one of these to an RV-8 and wrote about it in the RVator in 1998-99. They said it took a lot of extra work to install, and estimated it added 30 pounds over the IO-360. They also saw improved climb and cruise performance over the Lycoming and estimated its power output at 210 hp.

Sounds like an interesting choice if you're willing and able to tackle the installation issues.
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Old 07-31-2012, 07:40 PM
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My next door neighbor at the airport is installing a Franklin in his RV-8. It should be a very nice airplane when he is done.
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Old 07-31-2012, 07:40 PM
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The price for a fully certified 220 directly from the factory runs in the high 29K range. The certified one is runs a carb and has mags. I asked about non certified with the fuel injection and electronic ignition and he told me that it would be about 20K.
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Old 07-31-2012, 07:46 PM
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Eddy, welcome to VAF.

I flew a Stinson 108-3 with a Franklin 160 hp for years, good steady and SMOOTH running engine

I had a few friends with the 220/CS prop, and that was a wonderful setup.
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Old 07-31-2012, 07:46 PM
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I'll be watching this thread. I, too, saw the Franklin booth at OSH and was interested, if only because here was an engine builder I'd never heard of. I always like to find additional options, you know.

Maybe by the time I have to think seriously about my engine, there will be some better info in Franklin.

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Old 07-31-2012, 07:57 PM
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I know Claudio Tonnini, he's a great guy but I know he had multiple engine outs during his early test flights. From my exsperance any significant change adds lots of extra time to the build. One other reason one my not want to use an "unpopular" engine is finding someone that can work on the engine or even the ability to get parts. Now that being said I think it's great that builders make these modifications because that's what it's all about.
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Old 07-31-2012, 08:29 PM
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A friend of mine has a Stinson 108-3 that has needed an engine overhaul for as long as I have known him. Not a single mechanic around will even touch the thing. Maybe they think they'll get Kooties ? from it, i dunno.
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