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09-24-2012, 05:57 PM

rv7flyer

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Low compression piston

Hello all,

Other than the obvious, is there any problem with installing an O-360 engine with low compression pistons 7.20:1 on an RV-7? About 168 HP.
Thanks for your reply.

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09-24-2012, 06:51 PM

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No problem at all. Should work fine!

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09-24-2012, 10:01 PM

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Thanks Mel, I follow with interest your writings in Kitplane

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