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09-09-2012, 10:36 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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On speaking with a Vans rep at OSH, a 200 HP angle valve IO-360 is also usable with the RV-14 since its external dimensions are the same as the IO-390 and would be able to utilize the same firewall forward kit without any modifications.
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09-11-2012, 09:51 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
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Originally Posted by philip_g
I do question the benefit of using the I0-390 over a 200hp 360, especially at the price they get for a 390 when I can buy a used 360 (hopefully). Anyone have thoughts on that?
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Not directly comparable to prices of a used engine (when you can find a good one), but from what I have heard so far, the OEM price for a new IO-390 through Van's could end up being about equal to the OEM price of a new IO-360 (200 HP).
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09-11-2012, 12:41 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
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tryin' it on for size....warning!!!
I made my first pilgrimmage to the mothership last week, picked up a few hats, parts etc.
Even tho' I was late, ( Portland 'no turns' signs are new to me!!!  they called out Ken Scott who gave my family a personal tour of the facility!
...then out to the hangar, where I sat in the new -14a.
My advice?
Don't!
.....as would be expected with a design as it evolves, it's a whole lot of things I wish my -9a was....but I couldn't help thinking..." aw, man, why didn't he do this one FIRST?" 
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Last edited by flyboy1963 : 09-12-2012 at 10:18 PM.
Reason: correct name
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09-11-2012, 08:00 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
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-14 pricing
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Originally Posted by rvbuilder2002
from what I have heard so far, the OEM price for a new IO-390 through Van's could end up being about equal to the OEM price of a new IO-360 (200 HP).
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I emailed Vans and asked when they'd have at least preliminary pricing on the rest of the -14 kits. They replied: "best guess is about $85,000 for the complete airplane. We should have a wing kit price soon, maybe a further kit before
the year end. An IO-390 will probably be a little less than the IO-360 we sell, $39,300." ...so I guess that lines up with what you heard.
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09-11-2012, 08:26 PM
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Fortunately, I'm not that far along on my 9. If I can afford it the 14 looks like it has stolen my heart (now to see if the wallet can stand the shock)!
Bob
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09-11-2012, 10:22 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Perth, Western Australia
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Originally Posted by flyboy1963
...( they called out Ken Kruger who gave my family a personal tour of the facility!
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Is Ken still doing any work for Vans?
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09-11-2012, 11:24 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dayton, Nevada --- A34
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Originally Posted by rgmwa
Is Ken still doing any work for Vans?
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I'm pretty sure he meant Ken Scott, who gave the afternoon tour yesterday.
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RV-6 ?Mikey? (purchased flying) ? Garmin test platform (G3X Touch, GS28 autopilot servos, GTN650 GPS/Nav/Comm,
GNC255 Nav/Com, GA240 audio panel)
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09-12-2012, 07:43 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bhassel
Fortunately, I'm not that far along on my 9. If I can afford it the 14 looks like it has stolen my heart (now to see if the wallet can stand the shock)!
Bob
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if I read it right, it really hurts to drop the 9k to start with the wing kit first.
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09-12-2012, 05:19 PM
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Yeah - I'm doing a little chocking on that one. I sure would like to start the emp first. Of course I can wait, but...
Bob
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09-13-2012, 07:16 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: somewherville
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bhassel
Yeah - I'm doing a little chocking on that one. I sure would like to start the emp first. Of course I can wait, but...
Bob
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Well just means us pay as you go guys pay a little more and go a little less at first I guess
Seems like the more I make the further away the dream of building gets but I digress....
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