Continental vs Lycoming Cylinders - IO-360-A3B6D

[JayP]

I am in the process of an engine rebuild and will be replacing the cylinders not rebuilding them.  I've been looking for new Lycoming cylinder kits, 05K21120, but they seem to be out of stock pretty much everywhere.   I found out today that Continental makes a cylinder kit, TIST-13-0CA, that is not only available but cheaper than Lycoming cylinders.  Does anyone have experience with the Continental cylinders?

[philiplane]

They're cheaper, and available, because Lycoming would be the first and best choice. There are plenty of unhappy people who bought Continental cylinders for their Lycomings. You'll find lots of posts on the Piper Forum, among others.

[David Lloyd]

Mama told me if I couldn't say anything good about someone, don't say anything at all.  So I'm not saying anything about Continental cylinders.

[RLCarter]

Go with the Lycoming and get them matched

[carusoam]

Welcome aboard Jay.

How long is the wait for the Lycoming parts?

Best regards,

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