Best Combination of Speed and Efficiency

[jlunseth]

Quote: KSMooniac

Wow, how in the world can that be the case???  I can't imagine the titanium panels are different.  I figured just adding a second pump, alternator, etc. would be all that is required.  Did they give you details?

[KSMooniac]

That sure surprises the heck out of me.  I wonder if they had an empty hangar and just needed to keep some guys busy when they gave you that quote...

[rainman]

You can check the Mooneyland.com e-book on Mooneys for answers to a lot of your questions. I will say that all things being equal from my pre-buy research, the 252 had several advantages like automatic waste gate and less fiddling around with mixture/MP. The costs of the 231 and 252 are not equal however.  I bought a 231 and got adjusted the the engine management requirements. I also have GAMI injectors and burn about the same fuel as a J model. So ultimately I got the turbo I needed for flying out west, the speed of a Mooney, the fuel efficiency of a 201...granted it's not RV7 fuel efficiency but it's pretty good. With your budget you can find a great plane.  Get with some local Mooney owner and go flying!