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Old 07-21-2014, 08:32 PM
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Default New concept Titan Engine IO320LT, give us your thoughts.

Bart and I have been working a concept engine for the lightest airframes out there. Bart is here starting assembling of first version for testing and display at Oshkosh. This XIO320LT is going to weight about 230lbs, is expected to be rated at 145hp, and run great on low octane fuel. Come by or submit comments here about this engine idea. The best part is the potential pricing that will be many thousand dollars less than the Lycoming 233...



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Dusty finishing our new angle valve XIO-409 Monster (we are thinking 240+hp)


Julian putting finishing touches on 340cc for the show
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Old 07-21-2014, 10:10 PM
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I need that conycal 340!!!!
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Old 07-23-2014, 07:41 AM
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[quote]Dusty finishing our new angle valve XIO-409 Monster (we are thinking 340+hp)


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Is this a typo? Was that supposed to be 240+HP? WEhat is the cost of the angle valve 409? I will be buying an new engine next week.
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Old 07-23-2014, 09:13 AM
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Axel, I JUST sold a 320-A2B core that would've been PERFECT for a 340 conversion. Wish I would've known!

As for the lightweight 320... YES. Avoiding the O-23X engines is always better, O-320's are much more trouble free over the long haul. Wish I could make Oshkosh this year.
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Old 07-23-2014, 07:36 PM
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Default Conycal 340, no problem

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We can build you just about any combination of engine for your RV..
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Old 07-23-2014, 11:25 PM
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Why is the HP going to be 145? Any chance of upping the HP and still keep the reliability?
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Old 07-25-2014, 10:20 AM
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I'd imagine this has something to do with it being designed for a lightsport? 175 HP light sports go faster than 120Kts.
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We can build you just about any combination of engine for your RV..
Lets talk after you guys return from OSH. Thanks
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Old 07-30-2014, 03:39 AM
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Why is the HP going to be 145? Any chance of upping the HP and still keep the reliability?
We are trying hard to expand the range of our engines at Titan using the components we have available. the 409 is certainly expanding the upper limits but the 320LT represents the light end. This new engine combination is designed to compete with 233 and possibly Rotax engines that are more expensive and very low power. Weight is the point.

A 320LT has a lightened 320 case, 235 crank, rods and pistons. To maintain reliability we will limit the hp by lowering the compression. When compared to the 233 and rotax 145hp is still substantially higher. Check out our latest price list on the contact page of our website, the price of the 320LT is very attractive compared to competitors.

If you would like more horse power you can move to normal 320 or 340 for same install and increase hp easily all the way up to about 188hp. The only penalty is weight. For example, our 340cc astm certified engine goes out the door every week at a scant 243lbs.
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Old 07-30-2014, 04:09 AM
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I could see the 320LT being ideal for a relative new comer, easy to built, "looks a bit like an RV-3" single seat airplane (which is named after a big cat)
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