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Jim Sower wrote:

Hey all,
I'm relatively new to the forum and have heard some
back-and-forth about this and that model being preferred on
account of exhaust ports, dished out rotor, etc.  I'm going
to start looking for a core to rebuild for installation in
my Long-EZ and would appreciate any specifics you all might
provide regarding year models and features that are widely
accepted as the best choices.  Alternatives to the first
choices might be nice too, in rough order of preference.  I
guess what I'm really shooting for is a list of attributes
and the models that they each might be found in; how
important they are, and what, if any, are the simplest ways
to tell if I have a decent engine/core without a lot of fuss
and bother.

It seems as if anything that runs would be a good viable at
the very least.  Are there things to look for standing in a
guy's yard that might indicate a non-viable core?  Viable or
non-viable engine?
Thanks in advance,   Jim Sower

Jim, order Bruce's overhaul video. He has some tricks in there
for checking the condition of engines without running 
them. If you are not turbo'ing the engine any non-turbo
engine  after 1989 will work fine. If you are flat rating
turbo'ing the engine any turbo engine after 1989 will work
fine. If you are looking for extra turbo HP at sea level
I recommend something later than 1993. A lot of parts
can be mixed and matched and it is best to do an overhaul
on any engine you are thinking of flying if for no other
reason than looking inside. The main issue is the compression
ratio of the rotors used.

You can order overhaul videos from:
Bruce Turrentine
Turrbie@aol.com
919 212-0671
 
Paul Lamar
 
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