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== Alternate ways to mount the cowls instead of using piano hinges == | |||
* [https://store.skybolt.com/vans-rv-1014-c711.aspx Skybolt CLoc]<br>[[Skybolt Hints]] | |||
== Companies providing alternate cowls == | == Companies providing alternate cowls == | ||
*[https://www.showplanes.com/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=EC_10&sid=el49v2a08uhe9744wz1nj143xki492yp Show Planes] | *[https://www.showplanes.com/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=EC_10&sid=el49v2a08uhe9744wz1nj143xki492yp Show Planes] | ||
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|Stock Van's Cowl | |||
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* Ships with finish kit (consider transport costs for other options) | |||
* No mods necessary if you stay with the plans and 2-blade prop | |||
*Snorkel provides small manifold pressure increase (speed / ceiling) | |||
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* Look of "snorkel" (high pressure air intake extension closer to prop) | |||
* Requires modification for optional AC compressor | |||
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|Show Planes Cowl | |||
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* Accomodates Barrett Cold Air Induction | |||
* Round holes ("Cirrus Look") | |||
* No "ugly snorkel" | |||
*Easily split lower cowl (see e.g. this [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/6104511796336535 FB thread)] | |||
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* Requires several modifications (baffles, air intake) | |||
* Requires modification for optional AC compressor | |||
*Stock mechanical injection engines may need modification, see this [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/6527282047392839/ FB thread] | |||
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|James Cowl | |||
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* Fits optional James engine plenum | |||
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* Requires modification for optional AC compressor | |||
* Was out of production for some time, potential cooling issues? | |||
* Stock mechanical injection engines may need modification, see this [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/6527282047392839/ FB thread] | |||
* Heater air supply inlet interferes with cold air induction [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/7201224136665290 FB thread 3/2024] | |||
* See also this [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/9971738599613816/ FB thread 6/2025] | |||
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Latest revision as of 18:45, 26 June 2025
Alternate ways to mount the cowls instead of using piano hinges
Companies providing alternate cowls
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| Stock Van's Cowl |
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| Show Planes Cowl |
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| James Cowl |
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