O-320 Components

[rjp280]

Hi All,

I am putting together an O-320-E3D w/ 160hp piston/cylinder retrofit and will probably add fuel injection (undecided which fuel injection system at this time; could use some recommendations), a Pmag, constant speed prop (looking at a Whirl Wind Aviation RV-200), etc. The case is at Divco and being modified for the prop and being overhauled. The steel components are at AEA and should be back in a few weeks.

I am looking for some advice in terms of what starter ring should be used. I know that the ring gear must match the starter teeth, but is there anything else that I need to take into account for (compression)?

In terms if the starter and alternator, does anyone have any recommendations for light weight and good performance?

Is there a preferred fuel injection system to use? If so, what are the advantages?


Thank you!


Ryan

[Mike S]

Cant go wrong with Airflow Perf., and the owner is an active member here at VAF.

http://www.airflowperformance.com/?source=VansAirForce

[jrs14855]

The high compression engines normally use the 149 tooth ring gear. Ring gear and starter gear must match.

[jrs14855]

As long as you are going high compression might as well use the 0 320 H series pistons which will give a few more hp over 160