> > > > > Kenneth Gresham wrote:
     > > > > >
     > > > > > I am building a Europa and am still considering my engine options.
     > > > > > I am intrigued by what little info I have on Mazda rotary engings.
     > > > > >
     > > > > > Thanks, Ken Gresham
     >
     > > > > Gentlemen! Sometime ago there was an story with pictures in one of
     > > > > of the homebuilt mags,of a fellow shoe horning a 2.2 Subaru in an Europa
     > > > > and it out performed the 914 Rotax:Just think what a 2.5(soc) would
     > > > > do: same weight! I'll try to find it,when I find some time!!
     > > > > Cheers John Vlake. gappsru
     >
     > > > What does it weigh John?
     > > >
     > > > Paul Lamar

     > > > *** It is ugly, it is heavy, it is a poor performer, and turns a beautiful
     > > > airplane into a dog! That is why I am on this Newsletter. Dave McCandless,
     > > > EuropaXS/6.5b.

     > I just weihged one of my long blocks (142 lbs) no intake
     > starter or fly wheel) these things only need a 15 lbs flywheel!

     OK it is up to 157 pound less intake, PSRU, rads, starter, alternator
     motor mount, etc., etc.. What kind and weight of PSRU?

     Hello Paul!    I have built one for my Cavalier 102.5; it's a 2.2 masaged 
up to 170HP,with a weber carb (sidedraft)with my psru ready to mount including 
the mount ;it weighs 268lbs.The one that was bolted on the Europa was direct 
drive; equiped with a turbo from a Suzuki and I don't know what the weight 
was Sorry!!     Cheers   John   Mission BC Canada

 
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