engine order...what to get?

Bob Barrett · Post by **Bob Barrett** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 7:43 pm

Looks great! Of course I am partial to Red. When I helped rebuild mine, the A&P provided the stock grey color free. I felt that since he didn't charge me a lot for the rebuild and the core engine to begin with I couldn't be to fussy. After 70 hours, I am still okay with the color.

Post by **Spike** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 8:04 am

Where did you pick that beauty up?

hydroguy2 · Post by **hydroguy2** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 9:28 am

I haven't yet. I stole a picture of someone else's motor to show what it should look like. Plus anytime there is a chance to poke fun at Chad... works for me.

I'm having an engine built from a good core. Should put out ~190hp and under $20K with all accessories.
IO-360, C/S, 9 to 1 pistons, flow & balanced, 1 mag/1Emag w/harness&plugs, AFP FI, cold forward facing induction sump, 60 amp Alt, L/W starter, & test run and warranty.

maybe things are looking up after all

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 1:17 pm

Way to go Brian! Glad I can be here for ya...

hydroguy2 · Post by **hydroguy2** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 3:54 pm

cjensen wrote: Glad I can be here for ya...

thanks Chad, nothing personal.
I had just opened the mail, excited to review some loghome plans we were having drawn up. The *%#@ architect sent us a completely different plan than we had all agreed on, with a note saying he thought it "flowed better". Anyway, I guess I was in a mood and needed a punching bag, so you were the chosen one....besides you're used to the abuse.

hydroguy2 · Post by **hydroguy2** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 10:11 pm

Well, the check is in the mail....hopefully the engine will be ready in 3 weeks.

Post by **Spike** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 3:51 pm

Wow, that went fast. We went from 'don't got the money' to 'will be here in 3 weeks'! What did you sell? Wasn't yer body was it?

hydroguy2 · Post by **hydroguy2** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 4:20 pm

Luckily (or unluckily) we have.....had a lot of home equity. So I'm paying interest now. One thing good about the past month, I reevaluated: what do I want vs what do I need vs what can I afford.

I ended up buying a rebuild vs brand new but equipped almost exactly the same and saved about $6500....which is the balance on my prop.

Working on an order list today and the other stuff is really adding up quick. FWF kit, exhaust, cowl, cables, hoses, prop spacer, oil cooler.....

hydroguy2 · Post by **hydroguy2** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 8:25 pm

Well I don't have it in my grasp, but the builder sent me a pic today of "my engine". Parts delay have pushed back the originally delivery date , but hopefully I'll be able to go get it Tuesday. fingers crossed

Really hoping to bolt it up while my son is home from Afghanistan.

Post by **Spike** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 8:33 pm

Wow that looks sweet!

hydroguy2 · Post by **hydroguy2** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 8:48 pm

Spike wrote:Wow that looks sweet!

I want to see it in person! patience is not my strong point.

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Sun Dec 13, 2009 8:17 am

That yellow will contrast and leaks or cracks VERY well!

Makes for easy inspections!

Looks GREAT!!!

CJ

Post by **bullojm1** » Sun Dec 13, 2009 9:47 am

Brian-

Wow! That looks so sweet I wouldn't want to put it in an airplane! Congrats!

hydroguy2 · Post by **hydroguy2** » Sun Dec 13, 2009 10:16 am

bullojm1 wrote:Brian-

Wow! That looks so sweet I wouldn't want to put it in an airplane! Congrats!

I can put it over the mantle with my prop

As slow as I'm going I'll be looking at it for a while before it ever gets a chance to leak.

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Sun Dec 13, 2009 8:30 pm

Brian, that is AWESOME man! I love the color choice!!! Can't wait for more pics!!!

hydroguy2 · Post by **hydroguy2** » Sun Dec 13, 2009 8:58 pm

I didn't pick the color, I just said make it yellow. works for me

He must have heard the comment, "you're building a tractor not the space shuttle" so I guess I get CAT yellow....might have to name my plane, dozer or D7.

dons · Post by **dons** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 10:11 am

Wow, that looks mighty nice, it will look even better when hung behind the prop.

hydroguy2 · Post by **hydroguy2** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 4:24 pm

Well finally got it home and unloaded. Here's what $19300 looks like:

Post by **Spike** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 5:43 pm

Ugggh, why did you have to bring the money aspect of it up?

What a nice piece of aluminum though. I can't wait to order mine!

Spike

Post by **bullojm1** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 5:45 pm

Hey Brian -- is that Horizontal Induction? If so, you got a helluva deal!

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engine order...what to get?

ouch

wait wait and wait some more.