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Originally Posted by rotorwrench
...you are also likely to know that automobile engines are not good designs for turning a propeller in their OEM state. No one to my knowledge has ventured into the reengineering of an engine that has limited horse power and high weight to HP already built in. This challenge might be do-able but it also might be more trouble and expense than it's worth...
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Wrench,
You are very correct in that there are waaaaaay better engine choices for an aircraft than a converted 80 year old truck motor. However, you've overlooked the primary driving force behind the homebuilt aircraft movement: We build what we want, not necessarily what's best.
Not much different than the Hot Rodder's mantra, doncha think?
Harvey