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Several weeks ago I joined the Lancair Mail List, vol. 1, no. 168 and

soon requested information on alternative engines.  Rumor had it that

someone was having Eggenfellner Aircraft (OSH '98) installing a Subaru

in a Lancair 235.  Well, as rumor would have it, it wassn't quite the

case but close.  Ridge Dickey of Ft. Worth (the red-neck side of DFW)

has contracted Jan Eggenfellner to design and install a 2.2L, sgl turbo

(intercooled) for his L-360.  The twin turbo went by the way-side as

not developing enough ponies at altitude.  The 2.2L is a single OHC

version allowing normal operation up to 18K-24K feet.  Expected hp at

T/O is 245hp, 220 hp climbout (5-7 mins), and constant 160hp up to

cruising altitude.

The 2.5L non-turbo version is rated at 165hp for the dual OHC.  Geared

reduction is 1.82:1.  Fuel consumption is 8.0/hr cruise.  Price is very

reasonable at $8,900 (2.2L) to $9,900 (2.5L).  Firewall fwd pkgs avail-

able at $10,900 (2.2L) and $11,900 (2.5L).  TBO expected to be 2000 hrs.

The 2.5L weighs 320 lbs.  The 2.2L produces 135hp, wgt: chk web-site.

The 2.2L Turbo is mounted forward, not using a prop extension.  Coolant

radiators and intercooler are mounted between engine & firewall.  Fwd

C/G of engine helps to counter the added tail weight & ventral fin.

Full details and pictures of L-360 installation are available at:

eggenfellneraircraft.com.  Mr. Dickey expects to be flying by OSH '99.

I have encouraged him to join the lancair.list for his benefit (& ours).

Having bought a Lyc O-235-C2 (108hp) and reading all the horror stories

of underpowered T/O's, naturally I'm looking for an economical reliable

powerplant to get the most use once up and flyin'.  For sale: one O-235-

C2, chrome cylinders, 900 SMOH, call 714/821-5330.

Still pursuing other engines but this seems most logical (right Mr.

Spock).

Mike Sawicki

L-235  SN: 007