Superior Engine news-XP-400

[Captain_John]

If I were doing an -8, I would go with a nice Para valve 180 hp + engine. It works out better CG-wise.

Jeff, I am curious why you think the -9 is a better travelling machine? The -7 will cover more ground faster. Put an autopilot in any travelling machine and the -7 makes a better platform.

CJ

[n615ks]

I'm budgeting (?) for an engine purchase late next year and just received a quote on the 390, including the latest price increase. Includes Slick mags, AFP fuel, Christen invert oil, Skytec starter, etc........$35K plus change I had printed a note from the forum earlier this year where the same setup was going for just under 30K. Oh well.
Marc, do you mind stating what you paid for your 390?

Thanks

[osxuser]

Originally Posted by sprucemoose

Hmm. Just curious why you're not considering a 9 instead of a 7? The 9 seems more like a traveling machine.

I did CONSIDER a 9, but I figure it this way:

Either way I'll have a 2-axis autopilot
I want to run 180+hp so the -9 doesn't support that engine
The -7 is faster
if I'm spending the money, the -7 can do light acro, not something i'd mind...
the -7 is worth more when I go to sell...

So, thats why I've got a -7 (which I guess is partly -9) tail sitting in the hanger... I need to change my sig to building -7 tail... finally started some real work on it .

[sprucemoose]

Originally Posted by Captain_John

Jeff, I am curious why you think the -9 is a better travelling machine?

I meant that it's designed to be more stable, less responsive, typically qualities associated with cross country flying as opposed to "sport" flying.

[MCA]

Bill,

It seems there was just a price increase. The current prices are posted at http://www.aerosportpower.com/Prices.htm which is where I got the engine. I paid a few grand less, and ordered it right after OSH last year. I am told there are now five different shops that make/sell the -390 from Lycoming parts kit.

Incredibly, it is about $3,400 CHEAPER than the IO-360-A1B6. Go figure. If I was Lycoming, I'd price by horsepower.

[Captain_John]

SMoose, I unserstand... I guess that I am biased...



MCA... How does it sound!?! DOes it sound different than a 360? Deeper? Louder? Does it go BRAP BRAP BRAP!?!

CJ

[osxuser]

The 390 is cheaper than an A1B6 because it isn't certified.

[flynwest]

I have an 8 with the IO 390 and has around 900 hours on it. Last year I went with Rosie's group to the West Indies and one of the planes in my group was a 9 with a 0 320 I burned less fuel at every fuel stop than he did. I was pulled back and LOP.

[MercFE]

Nearly 10 year resurrection on this thread...