Will it fit?

[rrnixonjr]

I was at a local Army-Navy store and came across this engine in a crate. Bought it for $500.00 thinking it might be a nice upgrade for my RV4. Wondered if anyone could help me design a mount for it that would not drastically upset my weight and balance. Ross, would your EFI work for this? Could you help me setting it up? I am worried about plug fouling as it might take several days to replace them all and EFI might help. Should I use a six or eight bladed prop and do you think constant speed might be too heavy as the engine is already a bit heavier than my 0-320. Fuel consumption might be an issue. Anyone design a belly tank for an RV4?

Any guesses what this is?

[N941WR]

I'm thinking you might empty your tanks just taxiing out!

Oh, and don't listen to those who might tell you not to hang a P&W 4360 on your RV!

BTW, $500 that engine is a great deal!

[rrnixonjr]

Might need an Evo wing for this one. Any Rocket guys out there who need more power?

[PCHunt]

A great project: Turn it into a cutaway display with a small electric motor to turn it over slowly! Then watch all the monkey motion.

[osxuser]

Or if it's complete, make a reno racer around it...

[Bob Brown]

Put it on your Harley.

[captainron]

Your weight and balance will be fine if you mount the engine's 50 gallon oil tank behind you in the baggage compartment.

[Webb]

Mount vertical, keep original engine and have a rotocraft that can land vertical but fly at +200

[PropellerHead]

There has got to be more parts in that monster than in your airplane - including the rivets!
Maintaining that should be interesting.

[ergie63]

Who wants to spend three hours figuring out which cylinder is misfiring and then another three to actually locate the offending cylinder?

You could go green by lining each cylinder with copper coils and replacing the pistons with iron cores to develop a reciprocating electric motor!