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08-12-2016, 01:23 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
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New Engine...Superior or Lycoming Cylinders
I am ordering an engine for my -10.
I have the option of Superior or Lycoming cylinders...
Here is a dumb question. Does anyone have and opinion for or against? 
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08-12-2016, 01:52 PM
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I would call Rhonda at Barrett Precision Engines. She's helped me immensely with engine options and now have a solid idea of what I'm going to end up with.
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08-12-2016, 02:13 PM
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Yep
Yes she is very helpful. Just sent a deposit today. She said that they are about the same. I am leaning towards the Superior though, as I had those cylinders on a different engine and had no issues...
Just thought I would query the brain trust...
I believe I will be using the B&C alternator and the Plane Power starter, though...
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Bob
Aerospace Engineer '88
RV-10
Structure - 90% Done
Cabin Top - Aaarrghhh...
EFII System 32 - Done
297 HP Barrett Hung
ShowPlanes Cowl with Skybolts Fitted - Beautiful
Wiring...
Dues+ Paid 2019,...Thanks DR+
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08-12-2016, 03:46 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2016
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Now if we only knew what "about" means...
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08-12-2016, 08:10 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
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Barret Precision Engines all the way. They are awesome!
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08-13-2016, 04:29 AM
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Ask about weight differences. I think the superior are heavier
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08-13-2016, 07:28 AM
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Cylinders
Superior are 2# heavier per cylinder IIRC.
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08-13-2016, 07:47 AM
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I was told at Lycon that the Lycoming cylinders flow better stock, and have more potential with porting.
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08-13-2016, 07:48 PM
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Lycoming
Did they show you data or was it a Lycoming guy selling his product?
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Bob
Aerospace Engineer '88
RV-10
Structure - 90% Done
Cabin Top - Aaarrghhh...
EFII System 32 - Done
297 HP Barrett Hung
ShowPlanes Cowl with Skybolts Fitted - Beautiful
Wiring...
Dues+ Paid 2019,...Thanks DR+
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08-13-2016, 08:54 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rocketman1988
Did they show you data or was it a Lycoming guy selling his product?
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No, Lycon do their own rebuilds and modifications, they are not a Lycoming sales house.
They have recommended Lycoming cylinders over others for decades.
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