When I placed my order for my Thunderbolt IO-540 I (perhaps somewhat naively) selected the option for Horizontal/Cold air induction. When the Lycoming rep. called to confirm my order, he warned me that the stock Van’s cowling would not fit this engine. I assumed that one of the third party cowls (James or Showplanes) would probably work, but now I am not so sure as I’ve not been able to confirm with anyone who has used it.
Has anyone on here used the Thunderbolt IO-540 with horizontal induction, and if so care to share how you handled the cowling? One of the after markets? Custom/self mod?
I’m nowhere near ready for the engine and it’s probably not too late to change my Lycoming order, but not sure it’s worth going down the route of custom building my own cowl.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can offer any specific first-hand info.
Has anyone on here used the Thunderbolt IO-540 with horizontal induction, and if so care to share how you handled the cowling? One of the after markets? Custom/self mod?
I’m nowhere near ready for the engine and it’s probably not too late to change my Lycoming order, but not sure it’s worth going down the route of custom building my own cowl.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can offer any specific first-hand info.