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So, I finally got the new, sandwhiced-version ARI cowling and also the Lycoming IO-390A3A6, along with the Hartzell scimitar prop (decided upon going back to a 2-blade this time). Also did the Lasar Oil-cooler relocation mod and the oilamatic preoiler mod. I also did the ARI landing light lens cover mod as well and the Lasar brake caliper reversal mod. Here are a few pics of the project (and a photo of the plane PRE-upgrade. Will post completed photos later). The ARI cowling mod went on in fewer hours than it calls for (i.e. far less than the 12 hours alotted), but we wanted to look good, so we spent some time prepping it for paint and went way past 12 hours. That said, if you don't care much about aesthetics it goes on in just a few hours with two people working. The motor is hanging now but is definitely not a simple swap from the old IO-360A1A. We had to get a new bracket for the prop governor and the oilamatic pre-oiler installation takes up space over the pilot's feet (photos forthcoming) and requires some really expensive oil lines with unusual fitting angles (two TSO'd lines = $542) to work. The oil-cooler relocation mod from Lasar was straight forward. The patch for the cowling fit well and is barely visible.
