engines for 7eca

[neophytewrench]

who knows what engines can be put on 7eca? we using o235 lc2 now but what bigger HP. can we put o320 on or other 0235 with cheaper silinders

[Strega]

Im not certain about a different variant of the O-235, but as far as I can recall, you can install an O-320 under STC, I'll see what I can come up with.

[mikegtzg]

I believe we have a fellow on our field that put a big engine with full electrics in his 7ECA. The problem is there are stc's to do this. But the usefull load drops, as your fuel demand increases. I think the usefull load on his is about #380. Not much for two passengers that eat at McD's once in a while and fuel.

[silentivan]

One of our Citabrias has the O320. Its a 7GCBC, but as mikegtzg said, the fuel burn goes up and the useful load becomes useless. Pilot, pax and maybe 2 hours of gasohol. If you're lucky. But thats the 7GCBC. The 7ECA might be a bit better.

Best bet would be the O235, imho. Careful with the cheaper cylinders though...