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* Ships with finish kit (consider transport costs for other options)
* Ships with finish kit (consider transport costs for other options)
* No mods necessary if you stay with the  plans and 2-blade prop
* 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)

Revision as of 17:15, 27 April 2022

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 "snorkel"
  • Easily split lower cowl
  • Requires several modifications (baffles, air intake)
  • Requires modification for optional AC compressor
James Cowl
  • Fits optional James engine plenum
  • Requires modification for optional AC compressor
  • Was out of production for some time, potential cooling issues?
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