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I've been on the lookout for an engine core for my Skyote project. I'm also considering another engine option all together but the Continental would definitely be the easiest way to go. I had an O-200 in a Luscombe several years ago and that's been the extent of my experience with these engines.
My understanding on the C90 and O-200 is that they have the same bore and stroke. The C90 has a hotter cam and a crank that is less likely to crack due to some heat treatment differences. It makes its power at a lower RPM and it mostly more desirable than the O200.
My project came with a couple O200 cases that were modified to fit a -8 accessory case, a -8 accessory case, an intake spider/tubes, and a C90 cam with the fuel pump drive.
If I go with a small continental, it will probably be one with the -8 accessory case. No electrical, no battery, no starter....basically as light as possible. It will have a fuel pump, inverted oil, a Rotec TBI, 9.5:1 pistons, and probably a C90 cam. I'd be doing the build myself. If the experts on the internet are right, this combo should be good for 115hp or so.
Dimensionally, is there a difference between how the C90 and the O200 mount? Is one lighter than the other assuming that both are equipped the same.
Which one is better for aerobatics? I'll probably end up using a prop that lets the engine get some RPM. If the C90 makes its power at a lower RPM, then maybe it won't be quite as good as the O200 cam?
How do these engines do with acro? Are there crank flange breakage, or bearing issues?
My understanding on the C90 and O-200 is that they have the same bore and stroke. The C90 has a hotter cam and a crank that is less likely to crack due to some heat treatment differences. It makes its power at a lower RPM and it mostly more desirable than the O200.
My project came with a couple O200 cases that were modified to fit a -8 accessory case, a -8 accessory case, an intake spider/tubes, and a C90 cam with the fuel pump drive.
If I go with a small continental, it will probably be one with the -8 accessory case. No electrical, no battery, no starter....basically as light as possible. It will have a fuel pump, inverted oil, a Rotec TBI, 9.5:1 pistons, and probably a C90 cam. I'd be doing the build myself. If the experts on the internet are right, this combo should be good for 115hp or so.
Dimensionally, is there a difference between how the C90 and the O200 mount? Is one lighter than the other assuming that both are equipped the same.
Which one is better for aerobatics? I'll probably end up using a prop that lets the engine get some RPM. If the C90 makes its power at a lower RPM, then maybe it won't be quite as good as the O200 cam?
How do these engines do with acro? Are there crank flange breakage, or bearing issues?
