New Engine...Superior or Lycoming Cylinders

[rocketman1988]

I am ordering an engine for my -10.

I have the option of Superior or Lycoming cylinders...

Here is a dumb question. Does anyone have and opinion for or against?

 

[AviatorJ]

I would call Rhonda at Barrett Precision Engines. She's helped me immensely with engine options and now have a solid idea of what I'm going to end up with.

 

[rocketman1988]

Yep

Yes she is very helpful. Just sent a deposit today. She said that they are about the same. I am leaning towards the Superior though, as I had those cylinders on a different engine and had no issues...

Just thought I would query the brain trust...

I believe I will be using the B&C alternator and the Plane Power starter, though...

 

[Abraham]

Now if we only knew what "about" means...

 

[JDanno]

Barret Precision Engines all the way. They are awesome!

 

[Tom Martin]

Ask about weight differences. I think the superior are heavier

 

[jrs14855]

Cylinders

Superior are 2# heavier per cylinder IIRC.

 

[climberrn]

I was told at Lycon that the Lycoming cylinders flow better stock, and have more potential with porting.

 

[rocketman1988]

Lycoming

Did they show you data or was it a Lycoming guy selling his product?

 

[az_gila]

Did they show you data or was it a Lycoming guy selling his product?

No, Lycon do their own rebuilds and modifications, they are not a Lycoming sales house.

They have recommended Lycoming cylinders over others for decades.

 

[flyingriki]

No, Lycon do their own rebuilds and modifications, they are not a Lycoming sales house.

They have recommended Lycoming cylinders over others for decades.

Same for me.