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Making a TIO-XXX into an IO-XXX

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pfarber

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I see a lot of used TIO's in the 500+ ci range cheap.

I guess no one wants these monsters, or maybe the turbo cost are more than the engine... I don't know.

But looking at the core motor they don't seem to be much removed from the stock engine, save for the turbo routing.

So my question is: How viable would it be to turn a TIO into an IO?

Yeah, its heaver than a IO-360 but cheaper, and as long as it fit the airframe and W&B/control forces were sane it could get you into the air faster than saving for a 320/360

Any thoughts??
 
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