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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]
*[https://www.jamesaircraft.com/products/rv-10/ James]
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!Pros
!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 (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

Pros Cons
Stock Van's Cowl
  • 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)
  • Look of "snorkel" (high pressure air intake extension closer to prop)
  • Requires modification for optional AC compressor
Show Planes Cowl
  • Accomodates Barrett Cold Air Induction
  • Round holes ("Cirrus Look")
  • No "ugly snorkel"
  • Easily split lower cowl (see e.g. this FB thread)
  • Requires several modifications (baffles, air intake)
  • Requires modification for optional AC compressor
  • Stock mechanical injection engines may need modification, see this FB thread
James Cowl
  • Fits optional James engine plenum
  • 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 FB thread
  • Heater air supply inlet interferes with cold air induction FB thread 3/2024
  • See also this FB thread 6/2025
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