On 4/19/2012 7:14 AM, Robert Boyd wrote: > I have been hearing a lot of folks are converting to the Corvair due to > a lot of crank breaks and other problems with the VW. So I ask all my > fellow KRers should I convert to a Corvair now while I am still in a > boat stage and have not started the front deck or cowling? Or have the > VW's gotten better and now just getting a bad rap? > Bob (Engine-less in Ohio) >
Oh goodness... You just opened up a can of worms there! I think you have that reversed, but even so, define "a lot". Truth is, either engine, in their own proper context is acceptable, and you have fans of both on this list. I know Dan Heath has/had a complete FWF VW package that he's been trying to sell since he upgraded to the 'viar (for more power). You might talk with him. If you assert that a list of engines is reliable (assuming that you build a basic, reliable model... not a 900 cu in supercharged whiz-bang super corvair/vw), then it would be pretty easy to make a matrix of power, weight, cost, etc... and pick the right one for your application. Don't forget to include the old standby aircraft engines in that list. I guess the real question you have to ask is what do you want your airplane to do? Cross countries? Climb like hell? Sunday flier? IFR? For each of those options, I would choose a different engine, but that's just me. Matt ---------------------------------------- Matt Elder Orangeburg, SC
