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Eric,
Welcome to the forum! Your expert responses to our many propulsion questions will be of great value. I recently posed this question to the forum:
"I've come across a pickled, zero time Continental IO-550 engine. Can this engine be affordably upgraded to a TSIO-550? In other words, could new pistons, cylinders(?), twin turbochargers and other related accessories be installed at a reasonable cost to achieve a reliable engine - roughly equivalent to a zero time TSIO-550 purchased outright"?
I'd appreciate your comments as I'm considering purchasing this engine from a friend; I want to be aware of the potential pitfalls should I choose this route to power my Lancair 4-P. Obviously, a factory reman or new engine would be the least risk way to power my bird, but I'm a bit constrained by my budget. Am I dreaming of "voodoo economics" to achieve a more affordable powerplant?
Thanks for your perspective, and again - welcome to the forum! Eric Parlow 10/18/00 17:04
An introduction to the Lancair List
My name is Eric Parlow. I work with TCM as Sr. Product Engineer for the Continental 550 series engines....
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Dane White
Lancair IV-P
Murfreesboro TN
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