Well, in May 2000 when I thought I had my Citabria sold, I called them and told them I needed an engine for it. I didn't have a core either. Steve Mehalek (he retired in 2003) told me they were real busy and wouldn't be able to deliver an engine for 3-4 months! I explained that I needed to get the plane sold. To make a long story short, I got the engine in 6 weeks.

During that time, I talked to Steve on many occasions about possible mods, STC's, fuel injected engine for Grummans, and the like.We talked about experimental engines, types of oil he prefers (we differ here), effects of mag timing on horsepower, results of operating the engine either too lean or too rich, and a whole lot of other stuff. Steve was a hot rodder from way back. We had a lot to talk about.

Porting and Polishing: My talks with Steve lead to discussing the effects of porting and polishing on horsepower. Being an 'old' hot rodder myself, it all made perfect sense to me. Every engine I've had done since 2000 has been ported and polished and flow balanced for optimum efficiency (except one for a 1976 Tiger; the owner wanted to save $800. Go figure.)

Since Steve retired, I've been working directly with Ken Tunnel (he ' IS ' LyCon). Ken has a lot of corporate knowledge regarding aircraft engines. He is always on the cutting edge of getting more reliable horsepower out of aircraft engines. That is the biggest reason so many aerobatic performers, experimental aircraft and so many others prefer LyCon Engines. Give Ken a call. Better yet, give me a call and I'll get you set up with a fine engine.

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