What are the advantages of using an auto engine in an aircraft over a traditional FAA certified air-cooled engine?
1. LIQUID COOLING: The advantage of liquid cooling provides even engine temperatures and eliminates the rapid cooling changes causing thermal shock which is so detrimental to air cooled aviation engines. The elimination of the thermal shock is one of the main reasons auto engines are a rugged and reliable solution. Problems associated with the fracturing of the cylinder heads on an air cooled aviation engine are eliminated. Another advantage of the liquid cooling is that unlike air-cooled aviation engines, the modern automotive V8 does not need excessive gasoline to cool the cylinder heads like the air cooled aviation engine. Therefore a typical liquid cooled auto engine will burn about 3-4 GPH less than the air-cooled aviation engine for the same horsepower. That is about $15-20,000 in fuel savings over 2000 hrs. 2. V8 SMOOTHNESS: The modern Chevy LS2 V8 engines have a significantly smother operation compared to the 6 cylinder aviation engine. The 90 degree power pulse and harmonics o
