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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 | |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) | * Look of "snorkel" (high pressure air intake extension closer to prop) | ||
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* Accomodates Barrett Cold Air Induction | * Accomodates Barrett Cold Air Induction | ||
* Round holes ("Cirrus Look") | * Round holes ("Cirrus Look") | ||
* No "snorkel" | * 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 several modifications (baffles, air intake) | ||
* Requires modification for optional AC compressor | * 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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* Requires modification for optional AC compressor | * 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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