Saw a web page for a product called "cool jugs" . Basicly they are a completely water cooled replacement jug for lycomings. Come with a water pump
and associated hardware. Not an approved part so far so experimental only. According to what i saw-
The good- uniform engine temps, no inlet drag- 10-15 knott increase, reduction of fuel consumption by like 38 % - no weight penalty vs. air cooled..... about 15-20 HP increase....
The bad- about 15-to 18K $ costs all most as much as a new engine...... I dont see how that will ever "fly" so the speak..... at that price point.....
Looks like a good idea maybe ........
Too rich for my blood ! :-)
Tim
and associated hardware. Not an approved part so far so experimental only. According to what i saw-
The good- uniform engine temps, no inlet drag- 10-15 knott increase, reduction of fuel consumption by like 38 % - no weight penalty vs. air cooled..... about 15-20 HP increase....
The bad- about 15-to 18K $ costs all most as much as a new engine...... I dont see how that will ever "fly" so the speak..... at that price point.....
Looks like a good idea maybe ........
Too rich for my blood ! :-)
Tim
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