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Old 04-03-2014, 07:55 AM
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Default IO 390 pricing on Vans site

Sun n Fun special is 33.5k or 32k if bundled w/prop.
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Old 04-03-2014, 08:02 AM
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I am so insanely far away from needing an engine, however that is much better than I had thought it would be. Glad I started the 14. Having a blast with the endless drilling/countersinking of the wing spars.
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Old 04-03-2014, 08:36 AM
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Sun n Fun special is 33.5k or 32k if bundled w/prop.
Could you find the price including prop?
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Old 04-06-2014, 06:34 PM
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Van's will not be selling this engine to RV-14 builders at this time. We will be required to have purchased all the kits including firewall forward before becoming eligible to purchase.
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Old 04-06-2014, 07:58 PM
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Van's will not be selling this engine to RV-14 builders at this time. We will be required to have purchased all the kits including firewall forward before becoming eligible to purchase.
That seems somewhat odd to me...it seems they should specify that condition on the flyer if that was the case. What is the source of this information?

I was planning on ordering my engine at this price and I would think as long as we have a serial number we should be good to go.
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Old 04-06-2014, 08:05 PM
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That seems somewhat odd to me...it seems they should specify that condition on the flyer if that was the case. What is the source of this information?

I was planning on ordering my engine at this price and I would think as long as we have a serial number we should be good to go.
Van's agreement with Lyc. ever since they started selling their new engines, has been as an OEM customer.
That means they can only buy engines for an aircraft they produce (this protects Lyc. dealers). An aircraft constitutes a complete kit. Once you have purchased a complete kit, you can purchase a new engine at an OEM price that will be cheaper than any dealer will sell it for.
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Old 04-06-2014, 08:17 PM
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Van's agreement with Lyc. ever since they started selling their new engines, has been as an OEM customer.
That means they can only buy engines for an aircraft they produce (this protects Lyc. dealers). An aircraft constitutes a complete kit. Once you have purchased a complete kit, you can purchase a new engine at an OEM price that will be cheaper than any dealer will sell it for.
I guess that makes sense now...thanks for the clarification. I hope the price point on the IO-390 remains in that ballpark or even drops while the remaining 14 kits are finalized!
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Old 04-06-2014, 08:22 PM
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I guess that makes sense now...thanks for the clarification. I hope the price point on the IO-390 remains in that ballpark or even drops while the remaining 14 kits are finalized!
I would suggest asking Van's for a raincheck or deposit on the engine to see if they will lock in the price. They probably will cap the time for you, but it would be worth the shot.

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Old 04-07-2014, 09:30 AM
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I got my information from Sterling (Van's) @ Sun N Fun. Was thinking along the lines of what was posted here.
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Old 04-07-2014, 10:07 AM
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I think one of the reasons Vans is publishing the cost of the engine to help people quantify the cost of building the RV14 vs the 7/9. It was an important part of my decision to build the RV14.
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