[vmirv8bldr]

Thanks Rhonda and Allen

My IO-390 from Barrett. Arrived about a week ago, finally got it moved to the garage/shop.......


If it weren't so darn expensive, I would frame it.

 

[Geico266]

That is purdy!

 

[Allen Barrett]

Our pleasure Bart. Glad to hear that it's at home. Remember to wipe the chrome off when all your buddies come over to oodle

Allen

 

[Danny King]

New engine

Where's the crankshaft? The flange must be covered by the wrapping.

 

[Allen231ah]

That's cool , I wish I had put an IO-390 in my -8 . Fast isn't ever fast enough!

 

[MCA]

I've got 450 hours on my -390 now and she's purring along. You'll enjoy, especially the climbing part.

 

[miyu1975]

Marc...what kind of speeds and fuel burn are you seeing with your 390...thx?

 

[billgill]

Barrett IO-390...sweet.

Hello Bart,

Congrats on the Barrett 390. You will love the RV performance with this engine...what a machine. Typical cruise is 180-185 knots true at 12K ft MSL, burning 8.4 gal/hour. At 2K ft MSL, WOT speed is...well, let's just say it's VERY FAST. Climbouts at 2K/min near gross or 3K/min solo are routine. BTW, Allen has several hours at the controls of my RV-7.

Enjoy,

Bill
RV-7 N151WP
Lee's Summit, MO