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Subject:Re: aircraft engine NVC
From:John Rodgers
Date:Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:32:13 -0500

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
>
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>> 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
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>>> Used in the Predator pilotless drone, about 160 hp, never installed.
>>>
>>> Jim
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