Return-Path: Received: from pop3.olsusa.com ([63.150.212.2] verified) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 3.4.7) with ESMTP id 797549 for rob@logan.com; Sun, 10 Jun 2001 01:12:16 -0400 Received: from rook.innercite.com ([158.222.5.8]) by pop3.olsusa.com (Post.Office MTA v3.5.3 release 223 ID# 0-71175U5500L550S0V35) with ESMTP id com for ; Sat, 9 Jun 2001 22:42:44 -0400 Received: from colwell ([158.222.228.170]) by rook.innercite.com (8.11.2/8.11.2) with SMTP id f5A2oXn01104; Sat, 9 Jun 2001 19:50:33 -0700 Message-ID: <017e01c0f158$4c63d140$f9e4de9e@colwell> From: "Steve & Claudette Colwell" To: "lancair list" , Subject: Lancair Legacy Engine Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2001 19:51:41 -0700 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailing-List: lancair.list@olsusa.com Reply-To: lancair.list@olsusa.com <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> << Lancair Builders' Mail List >> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> Attn. George Braly, George, I have been following your comments on the Lancair List. I have a Legacy under way and have been gathering information on engine choices for the past year, one thing is for sure, I plan to put GAMI Injectors on, so you will get some business out of me. Lancair will be supplying engine mounts, exhaust, cowlings, etc.. for Continental's IO550N (310 hp) and Lycoming's IO540V4A5 (260 hp) so I want to stay with a similar engine to simplify things. We have all heard of problems with the Continentals: cylinders, cranks, cases, etc. and the assurances that "that's all behind us now". Lycoming on the other hand, especially the old style narrow deck, straight valve versions of the 540 enjoy a great reputation for making TBO without major trauma. Even when bumped to 300 or more hp with higher compression and flow balanced porting. I am told they are not as smooth as a Cont. or as fuel efficient, but they are lighter weight and RELIABLE. I would prefer around 300 hp just so the 550 guys will not have bragging rights. Electronic Ignition seems to be the way to go for improved economy and performance at 8000 ft and above. Turbos are said to reduce TBO, reliability and only make sense if most flights are 10,000 ft plus. OK, that's what I think I know. Quite a few of us will be making this decision in the coming months. What would you tell us? Steve Colwell Legacy 2K Placerville,CA (530) 621-3408 formerly of Lawton, OK >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LML website: http://www.olsusa.com/Users/Mkaye/maillist.html LML Builders' Bookstore: http://www.buildersbooks.com/lancair Please send your photos and drawings to marvkaye@olsusa.com. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>