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Brett
Joined: 19 Aug 2004
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Location: West Frankfort, IL
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| Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2004 12:49 am Post subject: |
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How much do you think the Corvair will cost? In and running.
I want to see what I'm up against. |
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Sean Caranna
Joined: 11 Aug 2004
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Location: Daytona Beach, FL
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| Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2004 1:14 am Post subject: |
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"Complete Zero-Timed Motors Hand Built and Tested By William Wynne Begin at $6,499" www.flycorvair.com
"This engine totally rebuilt can fly for less than $2,600" www.flycorvair.com
I expect to spend about $4k to $5k for engine, prop, mount, carb ignition, etc. all the firewall fwd stuff. |
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Brett
Joined: 19 Aug 2004
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Location: West Frankfort, IL
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| Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2004 1:19 am Post subject: |
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| That's not to bad. I hope in the future I can get the price down on mine. But just doing small runs keeps the price up. |
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Sean Caranna
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Location: Daytona Beach, FL
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| Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2004 1:22 am Post subject: |
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| The thing about the Corvair is the fact that a core engine for the rebuild can be had for around $200. Sometimes less. |
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Johnny luvs Biplanes
Joined: 12 Aug 2004
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Location: Weybridge, Surrey, England
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| Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2004 6:51 pm Post subject: |
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Brett
Aren't your Harley motors new? If so you will never compete on price against a Corvair.
John |
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crazyivan
Joined: 17 Sep 2005
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Location: Maine
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| Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2005 7:37 am Post subject: |
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I talk with no expertise, except for that of a consumer in the process of deciding which aircraft/engine to build. Â
The HogAir engine is ideal for a FWF package for 100hp around $10k. Â It won't compete with a Corvair on cost but it will appeal to a builder that decides not to rebuild an engine due to time or capability. Â A builder not only has to rebuild a Corvair, but they must fabricate some parts like an intake, exhaust and cowl. Â
Personally I think I'm going with the Corvair because of the satisfaction of knowing I built the engine. Â But the Hog is a close second... |
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