>The Subaru engines in question are not small low-powered engines. >They also rev high and are designed to do so all day utterly >reliably; treat a low-revving US V8 or Bug engine, with their >primitive metallurgy, this way and it'll soon blow. Subaru car engines are a favorite with the experimental (read: homebuilt) aircraft crowd. These engines wouldn't have such a popularity if they also didn't have a reputation for reliability, putting out the power all day long. Pilots aren't quick to say "yes" to any old powerplant. Dave -- Dave Carpenter Whatever you wish for me, May you have twice as much. |
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