1 Topic by Scud.Ig (edited by Scud.Ig 2010-08-19 07:55 PM)

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Topic: Judging/Rule clarification (sorta tongue-in-cheek)

But maybe not

Judge Phil wrote:
jimeditorial wrote:

So by this rationale if you show up with a Crosley Hotshot you can power it with a PT6A and you're golden....

Yes, aircraft-engine-powered Crosleys are exempt from BS Inspection rules.

So a clarification:  Does the Corvair engine qualify as an aircraft engine?  Plenty are flying around, see http://www.flycorvair.com/

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Re: Judging/Rule clarification (sorta tongue-in-cheek)

Plenty of rotaries in planes too though, I don't see it happening.

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Re: Judging/Rule clarification (sorta tongue-in-cheek)

It has to start life as an aircraft engine. So a Tucker would be good.

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Re: Judging/Rule clarification (sorta tongue-in-cheek)

And didn't Checker use Continental engines back in the day?

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Re: Judging/Rule clarification (sorta tongue-in-cheek)

Checker and Willys and others used continental, but AFAIK, they were liquid cooled cast-iron road engine, not air cooled GTSIO550's.

Though a person could still try that logic on the honorable judges.  I say go for it!

Jim C.
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