I agree that engine wear on the lower compression engine will be
slightly less, however I also believe that the added maintainence and
cost of the turbocharger will offset the cost to the point that it
becomes irrelevent...
Jeff - N55XS
62 hours and now flying from a grass strip...
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>The question that has not been answered is the reliability of the 912S
>against the 914. Remember that the 914 is a turbo charged 912 whilst the 912
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>a 912 with a much enhanced compession ratio, leading, all things being equal
>to much greater stress on all engine components. The 914 has not been in
>operation long enough to give proper comparisons but I suspect that the 914,
>properly maintained and operated with proper care will prove the much longer
>lasting engine.
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>Those of an engineering persuasion may care to comment?
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>Patrick
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