Hi Peter,
I have the Jabiru 2200 (85hp) in my stock KR2 and could not be happier, well
the 3300 (120hp) would have been better :-)
Why I went the Jabiru over a VW. First of all I am/was a motor mechanic and
it's been more than 20 years since I worked on a motor (and I don't want to
start again).
Pros:
Jabiru is lighter
Purpose built
Quick to install
Easy to install
Proven reliability
Locally built (I live just up the road some 1400 km)
Cheap to maintain
Good support
Cons:
Expensive (not really)
3300 RPM prop speed - a bit fast
Can only use timber props
(That's all I can think of)
The 2200 is about the same HP as a VW but is 25kg lighter, while the 3300 is
about the same weight as a VW but 120HP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (big grin).
For me the limiting factor was the weight. Also I have no doubt that I can
built an engine but I chose not to for the following reasons:
Not enough time available (have to balance with family commitments)
The extra weight of a VW
There are so many variations, which ones are right.
An engine I build is not tried and proven, and it's my life (and family's)
up there.
I would probably consider a Vair in a KR2S if I could find several here in
Australia, but I don't have a KR2S..............yet :-)
regards
Barry Kruyssen
Cairns, Australia
RAA 19-3873
[email protected]
http://www.users.bigpond.com/kr2/kr2.htm
----- Original Message -----
From: Peter Drake
Hi John
I looked into the corvair engine. The problem in the UK is that the PFA will
only give a 1100lbs MAUW for the KR2s and the Corvair is relatively heavy
compared with VWs, Jabirus or even Rotax 912s, leaving you very little space
for you, fuel and girlfriend /wife etc.
I am still undecided as my partner in this project has more money than me
and wants to use a Jabiru 120 ££££££.
Peter
