A lot of KRs flew with the smaller VW engines, and did so very well. Then came along starters, batteries, bigger tires, a nose gear, more instruments and extra layers of cloth. Its not the same now. Lynn N37LH
> >> If we're still talking about VW engines for the KR-1 - As I remember, >> Steve >> Bennett started out with a 1600cc on his original KR-1. >> > +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > > I recall the original question was whether a 1600 VW was adequate for > a KR2 and the general consensus seems to be it is not enough power. > > Larry Flesner > > > _______________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > > I was told the 1835 is a good engine for the KR2. It is 65 horses and reliable.Thats the one I have. I may build it up, but that is a long way off. The database shows a reasonable number of folks with this engine. -- Glenn Martin KR2 N1333A "Guardian Angel" 13238 Hudson-Krohn Rd. Biloxi, MS, 39532 rep...@martekmississippi.com
