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Pros
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Cons
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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
  
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- Requires several modifications (baffles, air intake)
 
- Requires modification for optional AC compressor
  
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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?
  
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