I hung the 220hp UL Power 520T today on my RV-8 yesterday, so I can start planning where I am going to put everything (and for a visual progress boost!).
To hopefully reduce the potential Vne TAS/IAS debates, I have installed a throttle, am looking at flying as fast as I can while maintaining safe margins, and have been VERY involved in a couple of RV-7 accidents that have involved flutter.
Anyhow, the engine weighs 122kg complete. Obviously with the reduced weight I had to mount it further forward, with a delightful benefit of providing some more space on the firewall.
I have heat shields to protect the engine mount tubes, and a heater muff is on the way. I have opted for dual ECUs, which are mounted in the nose locker away from the engine bay warmth.
Cowls are being developed for the ‘8 at the moment, however I am contemplating modifying a Vans/Sam James/Showplanes cowl.
Plenty to keep me busy for a while!
