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FWF Engine Package for Ravin 500

The Ravin 500 offers the flexibility you require an experimental with that timeless and classic "Comanche" look. This all composit kit airplane offers retractible gear, and a fast cross country cruise.   Featuring the Geared Drives PSRU and Chevrolet LS1 engine, the Ravin 500 is a true performer.

The owner of this aircraft recently dropped in to say hello and shared these stats with us regarding his recent flight:

Altitude - 8500 FT
Airspeed - 200 KTS
MAP - 24 Inches
Engine Water Temp - 170̊ F
Engine Oil Temp - 175̊ F
Gearbox Oil Temp - 88̊ F
Fuel - 50% 91 Octane and 100 LL

Ravin 500 with Geared Drives LS1 Engine PackageBud Checks the Ravin 500 Engine at Oshkosh 2010

 

 

 

 

This aircraft is FOR SALE - call or email for more information

Larry Perryman, Phyllis Ridings and Bud Warren EAA Interviewing Bud Warren

 

 

 

 

 

Description:
All aluminum water cooled Chevrolet LS1 engine with altitude compensating electronic fuel injection.  Spur gear propeller speed reduction unit with fully automatic centrifugal clutch and flywheel assembly. Ships already assembled and test run for bolt on application to Foxtrot firewall.  Custom programmed ECM and wiring harness. You add your own prop governor, prop, fuel pumps, and fuel regulator/filter.

Weight listed is with dual radiators and may vary depending on customers choice of options.

Ravin 500 Engine Package Specifics

Fuel: 100LL or Premium Unleaded
Wet weight with all accessories:    499 lbs.
Output   300 HP at 4200 RPM
Shipping time:  90-120 days
Deposit required 50%
350 HP 5.7 L LS1 V8 Chevrolet, all aluminum INCLUDED
Fuel injection INCLUDED 
Electronic Ignition, ECU and Custom Wiring Harness   INCLUDED
Alternator, 105 amp   INCLUDED
Lightweight starter     INCLUDED
Cooling system     
      Dual Aluminum Radiators
      Baffling
      Overflow tank
INCLUDED
Ceramic Coated Exhaust System INCLUDED
Engine mount, black powder coated, including
      vibration dampeners and all parts to bolt     
      engine to engine mount
INCLUDED
Geared Drives PSRU
     Reduction Ratio 1.616 : 1.00
     CNC Billet Aluminum Case         
INCLUDED
Centrifugal Clutch and Flywheel Assembly INCLUDED
PSRU High Pressure Oiling System with Filter INCLUDED
New Chevrolet LS1 Engine INCLUDED
Test Run prior to shipping INCLUDED 
Firewall Forward Package Price Call or email for pricing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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