Rusty Zarse wrote:

>John,
>
>You mentioned that VW inline 4's are often used in homebuilt aircraft.
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Uh, I think I said VW flat fours, ie the old aircooled models. I have
never heard of an inline water cooled model being fitted into a
homebuilt, although it may have been done. Of course the are modified to
the needs of flying - dual ignition, etc.

>
>W I have a fantasy of rebuilding a passenger vanagon with some serious horsepower to tote all the kiddies around...  but my westy has special needs.   What are the most straightforward swaps that provide the most dependable traveling?
>
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My fantasy, and also realisticly acheivable goal, is to build an engine
based on the Lilley Engine Parameters, but go them just a bit better. I
think the WBX engine is s good little engine when taken care of, and
operated properly. It can be brought up to higher performance standards
if one knows what to do. I always felt it to be a bit under powered, and
just a little HP increase would help. This can be accomplished without
going wilde, and at the same time increase the longevity of the engine.
These are my two goals, and for that reason, I'm sticking by the WBX.

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver