Freakshow108
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For those who have ordered a Lycoming engine through Vans during the covid shutdown, what type of lead times have you been given? I understand theses are estimates. Thanks in advance.
Word on the street says 6-9 months.
For those who have ordered a Lycoming engine through Vans during the covid shutdown, what type of lead times have you been given? I understand theses are estimates. Thanks in advance.
All new to this but if I may ask, if you order directly through Vans, is it a 25% deposit and then the balance due upon delivery? I have JUST ordered my Emp and wing kit for the 10 and obviously do not need the engine for probably 5 years based on lead times and build times. Does it make any sense to put a deposit down, take delivery in a year or so and just not even open the crate until it’s needed? I realize the warranty expires 2 years after delivery but I’m also assuming this won’t be the only price increase headed our way so I’m torn. Financially, I can put 25% down now but the whole shebang would probably get me divorced at this point as we’re also in the middle of an extended escrow for a new home.
Thoughts?
Paul.
Yep. Good point. Just sucks to see these prices escalate like this. As a point of reference and because this is all new to me, does anyone know when Lycoming last raised their prices and by how much?
I better get my butt in gear or I’m gonna get priced out on the market
That's my concern too. Hoping UL Power continues to become a more viable with FWF kits and will start putting significant cost pressure on Lycoming. 40 grand for 180hp is absurd.
i second that..... great motivatorSaving 10% immediately is one of the best investments I've made in a while. Besides that, considering the erroneous lead times I've received for kits so far, I do not want to risk having a completed airframe sitting idle waiting for an engine. I'd rather have the engine waiting for me than vice-versa.
Potential warranty issues suck, but that also means when that engine is staring up at me from the hangar floor, it should be a motivator to get the project DONE.
i second that..... great motivator
Just don't be like me, I bought my engine in 1993 and I am still building!
UPDATE: I found this thread that deals with automotive engines. It doesn’t sound very promising. https://vansairforce.net/community/showthread.php?t=78924&page=2
I have my new vastly overly expensive 1950’s designed big VW engine on the way.
They are nothing hugely special so What is to blame? Cost of certification, buracracy, greed….no acceptable alternatives? Who knows….but veering off the path is for those that like punishment and truly I hope someone does one day produce an awesome alternative…but for now I believe we are stuck with them.
I like to think I have a very expensive PORSCHE engine.
I ordered my engine right before the March price increase, like many others. Chris called a couple of weeks ago to ask how soon I need it. I told him I am probably 18 months away and he could move me to the end of the line. He seemed to appreciate my willingness to wait, and I appreciate him calling me to prioritize the customer wait list.