I am the kind of person that likes to hear options and hear what others have done. I guess in terms of pilots vs builders, I haven't really figured that out but maybe in the middle because I like

< 2000 hr TBO refers to the bottom end. Cylinders are routinely replaced many times before an “overhaul”> Nope. That statement doesnt apply to most the engine I’ve had and many that come

Of course so read it

Took some closeup pictures of the Quickie I am looking at rescuing ... What's your take? Next step ... Tapping all around looking for delaminations. Any volunteers 😉 Thanks for everyone's interest

Apples and oranges. 2000 hr TBO refers to the bottom end. Cylinders are routinely replaced many times before an “overhaul” Lots of engine failures are the result of maintenance induced failures

Hey Robert, I look forward to meeting you in the next month or so to look over those airplane bones you are thinking about. The reason you got the reaction you did, is some of us have been in

I'm going to chime in here. The absolutist answers are not helpful to conversation or evolution of technology. And to be frank, the representation of aircraft engines as being so damn reliable, is not

Ryszard. Did you even read my note? Cheers, Jay

I am with Ryzard and Rick on this topic. Experience and observations of others speaks volumes. You want to fly make it as simple and as tested by professionals as you can. Bruce

You guys keep pointing out one success here, one success there. Once again, exceptions don’t change the rule. I agree It IS a personal preference just like smoking cigarettes is personal preference.

Hi Richard, Not to weigh in on the automotive vs. aircraft engine issue, but the main concern you should have will be the installation of any engine you choose. If a particular engine has been

It seems to me that you got the info you asked for? 😊 --

I don't want to get into an argument, but  bashing auto engines is not helpfull. I have four airplanes. One with an airplane engine and three with auto convertions. I feel very comfortable flying

Robert---------  John Finley had a 2.2 Subaru in his Q2. I have a 2.5 Subaru Direct drive turbocharged in my Q200. A few fellows have the 912. I have a Dragonfly with the 1.8 Subaru turbocharged. 

No one’s bashing auto engine. We’re just discussing reality. RZ

Thanks Jay, I'll reach out to Martin. -- Robert "TheFrisco" Schmid (408) 805-5450 www.facebook.com/TheFlyingFriscos www.theflyingfriscos.com Love building planes almost as much as flying. Latest

Why does this question always have to become religious!?!? I made it clear in my initial ask NOT to bash car conversion engines and yet some here can't help themselves. If this would be a FB group I'd

When we say “auto engines” are including things like Great Plaines VW conversions as well? Engines that are already air cooled? Thanks! Fredd Baber

In my years at Velocity I worked with many builders and observed many more. Those who chose auto engines took at least three extra years in the installation and debugging. When they were ¨plowing

Exceptions don’t change the rule. Auto engnes don’t fly… I’ll go one step further…auto engines are dream killers. There’s no telling how many have wasted significant amounts of time