Re: Lycoming 0-320 in a kitfox 7
Funny thing about a "lycosaur" vs any other engine. If properly balanced, the Plane doesn"t give a single hoot what engine is on the front. HOWEVER at gross it will care how much power you have. I think people tend to get too wrapped around the axle about certain things.
Re: Lycoming 0-320 in a kitfox 7
I think that when folks say "it will ruin your airplane" they mean usable load capacity rather than anything performance related. If your flying "light sport" at 1320 gross then an 0-320 will ruin any ability to fly with a passenger/luggage and any reasonable amount of fuel. If you register at 1550 gross things are much better but still not a lot left for baggage/camping gear.
Re: Lycoming 0-320 in a kitfox 7
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Denalifox
Funny thing about a "lycosaur" vs any other engine. If properly balanced, the Plane doesn"t give a single hoot what engine is on the front. HOWEVER at gross it will care how much power you have. I think people tend to get too wrapped around the axle about certain things.
Good morning my friends,
It is nice to see the 0-320 conversation. I am building a SS7, E3D 160 h.p. 0-320. Skinning the fuselage now, wings and tail done , nothing painted. Doing what I want as far as keeping it as light as possible, but building it as I intended. I have the shock monster, t3 tail ,29's ..... so I should have some empty weight numbers in a couple months after I paint and reassemble. I did weigh it with engine, cowl, gear, tail feathers, seat, modified extra length baggage, without the wings and struts on and was at 580 lbs., add the wings and all the paint and minimal instruments????? Glad to see your posts, Billy
Re: Lycoming 0-320 in a kitfox 7
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Billy
Good morning my friends,
It is nice to see the 0-320 conversation. I am building a SS7, E3D 160 h.p. 0-320. Skinning the fuselage now, wings and tail done , nothing painted. Doing what I want as far as keeping it as light as possible, but building it as I intended. I have the shock monster, t3 tail ,29's ..... so I should have some empty weight numbers in a couple months after I paint and reassemble. I did weigh it with engine, cowl, gear, tail feathers, seat, modified extra length baggage, without the wings and struts on and was at 580 lbs., add the wings and all the paint and minimal instruments????? Glad to see your posts, Billy
I have yet to see any mounted. happen to have any under cowl pictures?
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Re: Lycoming 0-320 in a kitfox 7
Heres some pics of my install using factory dynafocal mount. Engine sets pretty close to the firewall so a 90 deg oil filter adapter is handy.
Re: Lycoming 0-320 in a kitfox 7
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jmodguy
Heres some pics of my install using factory dynafocal mount. Engine sets pretty close to the firewall so a 90 deg oil filter adapter is handy.
That sure is tight, doesn't look like my Atlee Dodge hot rod exhaust will work. bummer
Re: Lycoming 0-320 in a kitfox 7
Bah! Just put four straight pipes through the bottom cowling. Lots of glorious noise and impressive flames at night!
Re: Lycoming 0-320 in a kitfox 7
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Eric Page
Bah! Just put four straight pipes through the bottom cowling. Lots of glorious noise and impressive flames at night!
I like the way you think. haha. "allow me to sing you the song of my people" ;)
Re: Lycoming 0-320 in a kitfox 7
The 4-1 header makes a bit oā noise on its own👍 No muffler for me
Re: Lycoming 0-320 in a kitfox 7
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jmodguy
My typical takeoff is 1500-2000ā/min and I have seen 2600ā/min. The airplane has more.
When I fly with Mountain Fox here in Indy Iām burning 2.5-3 gph. He is running a 912is and whirlwind 3 blade on a -7.
My prop is pitched at 14 degrees for climb. I cruise about 110-115mph at @5gph. I plan to add a couple degrees to see if I can get a faster cruise and keep some of the takeoff performance.
I'm really wondering if you typed the correct numbers? Every 320 I've ever run is around 8gph at 65%. You did say when flying with someone else, so possibly you have it throttled waaaay back? Also, do you have mods to it, i.e. FI, PMag, etc? I don't really expect to see 5gph on my 320/KF7 running over 100mph. Great news if achievable...
Cobb