Aerosport engines

Aerosport Power in Kamloops, BC is a first class outfit. They have done engine work for me personally and for many people I know. I highly recommend them. They build custom engines using primarily ECi parts, and they are the exclusive source for the O/IO-375 stroker engine.  I am a great fan of Aerosport Power, but I remain somewhat skeptical of ECi parts, especially their cylinder assemblies.

 IMHO, a factory new Lycoming engine is still the best, most reliable powerplant you can put in your airplane. You can buy a new Thunderbolt (Lycoming) engine, which is identical to a certified engine except for the data plate, for about the same price as the Aerosport engine. To me that makes it a no-brainer. That said many people many people are perfectly happy with Aerosport engines made from ECi parts.

Thanks for your input Dave. It will give my son and I something to think about.

I have nothing but the best to say about Aerosport Power. About three years ago I bought a AEIO-360 (parallel valve) with high compression pistons, balancing and flow matching. When Bart test ran it, it  would overspeed the 200 hp test club! It's just a tractor engine in the Pitts, just keeps on pulling! Support and customer service is always fantastic. Maybe you can even make that exchange rate work for you.

Slate Erickson

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My son tells me that Van's RV-7a demonstrator has an aerosport io-360 in it

ck out Vans Airforce search engines tons of info on both exp and factory stuff, you might even decide to build your own.

I have a feeling that an RV will be in my future. My son who wants to build his own has finally settled on it. The choice now is tail dragger or nose gear.