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The VAF News - 11.13.2025. #6437. Landing light, Fuse hole, Heat shielding, WWDYD, Plenum.

DeltaRomeo

doug reeves: unfluencer
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I started with the standard cowl on my 9A, got it fitted and didnt like how the hinges came out so I got a James cowl. It was finished better and I was able to pick it up at their shop in Oregon. I have a carb on the bottom O-320 and I was not able to make their cone shaped air filter system work so it was a lot of effort making the standard FAB work. In the end, I am happy with the results. I have a plenum and my temps are great. It looks good and Im sure it is much faster! Ha!
Im sure you will be happy with either choice.
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