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6 minutes ago, Mcstealth said:

Sounds like She's a fire breather!!!

My first impression as well!  Of course, they have straight pipes on her.  :)  

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3 hours ago, slowflyin said:

Short video of first crank of my newly rebuilt Bravo engine.   The cell has a shroud for cooling that moves into place before the power is run up.  She ran all day yesterday!  No issues so she will ship on Monday.  

Who did your rebuild?

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9 hours ago, LANCECASPER said:

Niiiiiice, do you mind sharing cost of a Victor rebuild?

I really can't offer good info.    I purchased a set of new jugs (complete power pack) several years ago.  A year or so later I sent them to Victor to clean up the valve seats and a work them over.   When ask Victor to quote they discounted the price of the jugs and the cost of the work they had previously performed.  I can say they are not cheap.  I'm still spending money but I'm fairly certain I could have purchased new from Lycoming.   Lycoming quoted 8 months for a zero time.  I didn't ask about a new engine.  Not wanting to wait, I chose Victor.  Things add up- Overhauled Motor Mount, Hoses (27 If I remember), exhaust........  Lycoming is a great bargain as they include the exhaust, turbo, and more of the hose package.   For what it's worth I used Jewell last year for an O360 and it runs like a top.    

Victor's pricing did go up after Jan. 1.   You can go to the website and receive a quote withing minutes.   When It's all said and done, I'll work up a total for my overhaul.  

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1 minute ago, slowflyin said:

I really can't offer good info.    I purchased a set of new jugs (complete power pack) several years ago.  A year or so later I sent them to Victor to clean up the valve seats and a work them over.   When ask Victor to quote they discounted the price of the jugs and the cost of the work they had previously performed.  I can say they are not cheap.  I'm still spending money but I'm fairly certain I could have purchased new from Lycoming.   Lycoming quoted 8 months for a zero time.  I didn't ask about a new engine.  Not wanting to wait, I chose Victor.  Things add up- Overhauled Motor Mount, Hoses (27 If I remember), exhaust........  Lycoming is a great bargain as they include the exhaust, turbo, and more of the hose package.   For what it's worth I used Jewell last year for an O360 and it runs like a top.    

Victor's pricing did go up after Jan. 1.   You can go to the website and receive a quote withing minutes.   When It's all said and done, I'll work up a total for my overhaul.  

Thanks I've heard they do great work. If the extra cylinder work they do helps you get to TBO and beyond it will be well worth it. I think if you count everything there are 33 hoses on the Bravo.

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13 minutes ago, LANCECASPER said:

Thanks I've heard they do great work. If the extra cylinder work they do helps you get to TBO and beyond it will be well worth it. I think if you count everything there are 33 hoses on the Bravo.

Guy  (GEE BEE) did the hose package and all the ducting.  I'll take some pics when I get it back together.  He does pretty work!

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1 hour ago, M20Doc said:

How do they run it up to rated power without a turbocharger?

Clarence

Good Question Clarence.  Not sure.   I knew going in that my particular exhaust/turbo install would not fit on the test stand, and it would be run without it.   That being said, I made the assumption there set up would be able to control/increase the MP.  I'm a little embarrassed I didn't' get more specific.   I'll ping them on Monday.  

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