While putting some meat on the bones of the RV-8 dream, I'm setting up a few different budgets based on various configurations, and I'm hoping the experienced posters can provide some pointers to this:
Between the cheapest (used -320, fixed pitch) and most expensive (new -360, CS, electronic bells and injected whistles) option there is some gray space.
If you had the choice between a used 160hp -320 with a new CS prop and a used 180hp -360 with a new fixed pitch, price being equal for the sake of argument, which way would you go?
The mission profile is the average "total performance" I guess. Economical XC with potential for thrills, some short field but not much and fairly low DA airfields. Norway might be jagged, but it doesn't reach too high or get too hot. Fuel economy is important, but I'm not 100% sure how to balance it against near-overhaul time or the many non-$ factors.
I realize the price scenario might not be perfectly realistic and that there are many factors to consider, I'd just like some opinions to base further research and penny counting on. Thanks!
Between the cheapest (used -320, fixed pitch) and most expensive (new -360, CS, electronic bells and injected whistles) option there is some gray space.
If you had the choice between a used 160hp -320 with a new CS prop and a used 180hp -360 with a new fixed pitch, price being equal for the sake of argument, which way would you go?
The mission profile is the average "total performance" I guess. Economical XC with potential for thrills, some short field but not much and fairly low DA airfields. Norway might be jagged, but it doesn't reach too high or get too hot. Fuel economy is important, but I'm not 100% sure how to balance it against near-overhaul time or the many non-$ factors.
I realize the price scenario might not be perfectly realistic and that there are many factors to consider, I'd just like some opinions to base further research and penny counting on. Thanks!