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  1. wizzard

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    I have quite a bit of time in an IO 520 Baron that has had this treatment. What started out as a 285HP engine we estimated a boost to 300-310HP. The airplane performed noticeably better-better acceleration, vastly improved climb, and slightly faster cruise, all for about 1/2 gal higher fuel flow per engine.
     
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  2. 2000YELLOW360

    2000YELLOW360 F1 World Champ

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    The motors I am replacing were similar. Hopefully these 550s will be even more. Friday!!!

    Art
     
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  3. 2000YELLOW360

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    Done. Picking it up tomorrow.

    Will post pics.

    Art
     
    2000YELLOW360, Dec 25, 2015
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  4. LouB747

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    Awesome. What a great XMas present!
     
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    Art, always going faster! Happy holidays!
     
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  6. 2000YELLOW360

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  7. Tcar

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    Self-presenting on Christmas... good... always get what you want. :)
     
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  8. LouB747

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    I like the digital RPM / MAP displays.
     
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  9. donv

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    I like those as well. Is 2500 RPM normal cruise? I vaguely thought it was lower, but then it's been 25 years since I've flown a Baron...

     
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  10. 2000YELLOW360

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    I use 2400 normally, but this was break in. Not quite the 75% per book, but close. Initial climb at 200#s under gross was 2.1k, about 4-5 above book.
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  11. wizzard

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    I love the digital engine gauges!
    Years ago I flew a V-35 Bonanza for a communications company. It had started life as an IO520 with 285HP. After having flown it in that configuration for quite some time, the owners sent it to Colemill to install a 300 HP IO550 with a four blade Q tipped prop.
    WOW! Just like yours, at level cruise up to 8,000 feet the VSI was always just bumping the bottom of the yellow arc. Serious power management was required for that airplane. It also had an astonishing climb rate. (It "probably" could carry more weight also-a lot more weight-again careful management of the airplane required) Same could be said of the Baron I flew with the same treatment.
     
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  12. bpu699

    bpu699 F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    Very cool Art...

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  13. rob lay

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    congrats Art on engines. my 400 is still kind of for sale 210 KTAS, 16 GPH, 4 people golf clubs & go, G1000. :eek:
     
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  14. 2000YELLOW360

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    Neat. There is a turbo normalize kit. If I were to install that (another 50k) it would be a 250 kt plane. I hate oxygen though.

    Art
     
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    I understand on OX, the nose cannula isn't great, but not that bad even 4 hour flights. a secret had a nurse show me was run the tubes over your ears and tighten under your chin. I love the 10-17k altitudes because hardly anyone flys there, you get direct everywhere.
     
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    What airport do you keep your Baron at?
     
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    Ca35. San Rafael

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    Brought plane back for prop balancing and some adjustment. 6500 feet, 2500 rpm 202 kts. Climb 2.53 best rate (full fuel) cruise climb 1.3k. Plane is about 10-12 kts faster, but 40 gallons an hour. With 3.80 fuel so what....

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  19. sigar

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    Nice. That's one of the fastest Baron's I've heard of.
     
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  20. wizzard

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    I like those numbers!
     
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