Hey Tom,
I think you are gonna want more than that HP if you can get it; 200+ @ 1900
lbs.and fighter type wing loading. Have you looked at the Mazda compounds-
they would fit nicely in the cowl as well. Simple and light. Check EAA sport
aviation data base.
Duncan Cameron
BNA

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Tony Dowell
Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2000 6:28 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: off subject but is a vanagon engine(in africa)

hello,ive had an interest in building a home built replica aircraft for some
time and i was wondering about using the audi 5cyl inline or the turbo soob
motor(subaru)you guys know more about this than anyone i know ,so if you
guys/gals have any insight in this drop me a line.
kit...3/4scale fw 190 ww2 german fighter 1900lbs engine reqiurments-120 150
sustained horse power 30 minutes or longer and a total engine weights of 300
350 lbs max thanks t.dowell