The other thread about the O-235 got me thinking about lightweight engines and I came across some posts about the IO-233. I can't find any recent news on this engine, but it sounds like it might be a good match for the 9. While I like the O-235, I also like the idea of a 'single-lever' engine, no carb heat or mixture to fiddle with.
So, anyone heard any news on the 233 lately? It seems this was still a paper engine as of summer '08. Maybe it will be ready in 5 years when I'm ready for an engine?
There was also reference to Thunderbolt O-235 engines from Lycoming in the other thread. It appears that these can be delivered with Aiflow Performance (fuel injection?), and one could install an E-mag as well. Is there any fundamental difference between this setup and the proposed IO-233?
So, anyone heard any news on the 233 lately? It seems this was still a paper engine as of summer '08. Maybe it will be ready in 5 years when I'm ready for an engine?
There was also reference to Thunderbolt O-235 engines from Lycoming in the other thread. It appears that these can be delivered with Aiflow Performance (fuel injection?), and one could install an E-mag as well. Is there any fundamental difference between this setup and the proposed IO-233?