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07-19-2013, 04:28 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: S?o Paulo Brasil
Posts: 55
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Superior engines. What do you think?
Hi all,
What is your general opinion on the quality of Superior built engines?
Are Aerosport engines substantially better?
Thank you,
Gregg
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07-19-2013, 05:43 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Conyers GA
Posts: 347
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about equal
I know opinions may vary on this but both are quality suppliers. I know of lots of folks who have each of them and are happy.
Gary Specketer
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07-19-2013, 06:26 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: S?o Paulo Brasil
Posts: 55
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Thanx!
Thanks, Gary. I ask because Aerosport is selling a Superior engine with a discount, wich led me to wondering if the differences were "worth the price".
Greg
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07-19-2013, 08:07 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Arkansas
Posts: 571
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XP360 from Aerosport
Bought a Superior XP 360 set up for mogas (but never ran any) from Aerosport in 2005 or 6. Flew in 2012 and now have 200 hours. Very strong running engine, no leaks, love the engine, love the service from Aerosport.
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07-19-2013, 08:16 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Bay Pines, FL (based @ KCLW)
Posts: 1,955
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I have a superior IO360 forward induction. Originally had the ryton sump but I replaced it when they had issues. They replace it with an aluminum one & they paid me $500 to swap it out. They have great support & I'm very happy with it after 717 hours.
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Danny "RoadRunner" Landry
Morphed RV7(formally 7A), N20DL, PnP Pilot
1190+ hours
2019 Donation Paid
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07-19-2013, 08:17 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Hopkinsville, KY
Posts: 957
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Mogas is your friend
I've got a Superior XP-O360, been flying it since 2007. 100LL in the left tank for takeoff and landings, High Octane Ethanol free auto fuel in the right tank for cruise. Been doing this from day one! Over 650 hrs later and my engine and plane are very happy. Save the money for new toys like the Garmin GDL39 I recently bought and love it.
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Bobby Hester - Builder/Pilot/A&P
Surfing the web from Hopkinsville, KY
N857BH RV7A XP-O360 - Garmin G3X ADS-B IN/OUT 2020 Compliant
Web site: http://www.newtech.com/bobbyhester/RVSite.htm
Dec. 2019 VAF donator - alot better than any magazine subscription
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07-19-2013, 09:31 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: West Fargo, ND
Posts: 1,073
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Good deal.
I just purchased and received one of the Superior XP O-320's through Aerosport. It has the roller lifter technology and is the best deal out there I found on a new experimental engine. Probably a better deal if you go fuel injection because that's the same price, a $4-5k savings over a newly built Superior from aerosport. These engines were built by superior and mine was built in December 2012. The engine is beautiful and the whole process only took a couple weeks.
One Downfall is they are not painted, alodined only, with anodized aluminum adapter parts. As seen on Aerosprt website.
The only thing I dislike is that there is no install manual, and barely an operators manual from Superior. It's for an O-360 actually. You'd think dropping $25k on an engine would come with a decent manual. Figuring out all the port and sensor locations is going to be some serious VAF time!
One unexpected benefit is the engine data plate say 91/96 UL fuel.
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Derek Hoeschen
EAA Tech Counselor
RV-9A #92103 - N803DK
G3X, Superior XO-320, Dual Pmags, Catto 3B
www.mykitlog.com/dbro172/
1974 Bellanca Super Viking - N16AW - Flying
RV-8 #83565 - N184DK - building
1968 Mooney M20C - N6801N - Sold
1956 C-182 - N744W - Sold
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07-20-2013, 07:53 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Mahomet, Illinois
Posts: 2,195
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Superior IO-320 D2A
... purchased from Aerosport Power in Fall of 2009. At the time I saved nearly $5k over a similar engine built by Aerosport. Runs very strong, no leaks or problems, burns precious little oil, support from Aerosport is stellar. I couldn't be happier.
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Terry Ruprecht
RV-9A Tip-up; IO-320 D2A
S. James cowl/plenum
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07-20-2013, 12:19 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Dallas area
Posts: 10,768
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gongreg
Thanks, Gary. I ask because Aerosport is selling a Superior engine with a discount, wich led me to wondering if the differences were "worth the price".
Greg
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Greg, Check private messages.
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Mel Asberry, DAR since the last century.
EAA Flight Advisor/Tech Counselor, Friend of the RV-1
Recipient of Tony Bingelis Award and Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
USAF Vet, High School E-LSA Project Mentor.
RV-6 Flying since 1993 (sold)
<rvmel(at)icloud.com>
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07-20-2013, 01:19 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Oak Ridge,Tn
Posts: 137
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dbro172
The only thing I dislike is that there is no install manual, and barely an operators manual from Superior. It's for an O-360 actually. You'd think dropping $25k on an engine would come with a decent manual. Figuring out all the port and sensor locations is going to be some serious VAF time.
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http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...uperior+manual
Check the 4th post down Derek, that might help you out. FWIW
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Greg Morgan, A&P
RV-8A, Phase 1 @ KDKX &
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Oak Ridge,TN
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