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Date:         Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:32:13 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: aircraft engine NVC
Comments: To: Charles Nighbor <cnighbor1@comcast.net>
In-Reply-To:  <E8F638A888E741598D90736006410552@gatewayan2blld>
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Yep! And there are some Sube engines in that hp range too, that are a
better choice.


John Rodgers
88 GL Driver


Charles Nighbor wrote:
> go westy will sell you a 160 HP rebuilt VW Engine
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2009 9:48 AM
> Subject: Re: aircraft engine NVC
>
>
>> At 160 hp one wonders about the potential application in a Vanagon. But
>> then one doesn't. Piston type aircraft engines don't typically have
>> torque curves useful in automotive applications. Still, there may be
>> interesting possibilities.
>>
>> John Rodgers
>> 88 GL Driver
>>
>> Jim Cochran wrote:
>>> http://www.pilotmarket.com/products/Aircraft_Engines_for_Sale/listing-1524-11496-59789192.html
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Used in the Predator pilotless drone, about 160 hp, never installed.
>>>
>>> Jim
>>>
>>>
>
>
>
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