Bill Britton
Well Known Member
I know this whole engine choice thing has already been hashed over, but I have to wonder if anybody has given any thought to the 245-255 HP Subaru H-6 that Jan Eggenfellner is supposedly working on. I was completely sold on the Egg motors when I was going to build a -7. Then I switched to a -10 and unfortunately none of his motors that he currently produces are in the HP range I'm looking for. Earlier this year he stated that he thought they'd be releasing them in late 2005. However, I've not heard anything else about them since then. Perhaps some of you guys that made it to Sun'n'Fun might have seen or heard something related to this engine???
I know that there are those of you who only believe that Lycomings or Continentals are the only engines that should be used in planes but I have several reasons why I'd use the H-6 package if it looks good.
I suppose in the end I'll probably end up with an (I)0-540 but just curious what others are thinking on the whole alternative engine thing.
Also, I'm very interested in the Deltahawk, but they need to get their stuff together pretty quick because I think they require different venting in the tank. (Not to mention a larger fill hole and cap to accomodate the larger nozzles that most JetA pumps have) Any other thoughts on this???
Thanks,
Bill Britton
RV-10 Emp #40137
VERRRRRYYY Slowly riveting HS
I know that there are those of you who only believe that Lycomings or Continentals are the only engines that should be used in planes but I have several reasons why I'd use the H-6 package if it looks good.
I suppose in the end I'll probably end up with an (I)0-540 but just curious what others are thinking on the whole alternative engine thing.
Also, I'm very interested in the Deltahawk, but they need to get their stuff together pretty quick because I think they require different venting in the tank. (Not to mention a larger fill hole and cap to accomodate the larger nozzles that most JetA pumps have) Any other thoughts on this???
Thanks,
Bill Britton
RV-10 Emp #40137
VERRRRRYYY Slowly riveting HS
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