By Marc Cook
Compiled by Cory Emberson

Spring is in the air—metaphorically, at least. (As we put the finishing touches on this buyer’s guide, we’re getting the first big set of winter storms.) So it must be time to talk engines. As in years past, we have collected important data on the engines you, the homebuilder, are likely to use. Unlike the previous installments, though, we’ve decided to split up “traditional” aircraft engines from those derived from automotive powerplants; the old familiars will appear this month, and the alternatives (along with prop-speed reduction units [PSRUs]) will arrive in the April issue. No fooling!

We realize this is sometimes a difficult distinction, but here’s our thinking. Engines or engine packages for homebuilders that start as auto engines—no matter how remotely—will be listed in the “alternative” column. We’ll apologize in advance for those engine builders who, for example, use a Volkswagen-like architecture but no actual VW parts. We’re not trying…

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