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Thunderbolt Engines are Lycoming's brand of high performance, built-to-order power plants for Experimental aircraft. With Thunderbolt engines, customers get a genuine Lycoming engine that is factory built, factory tested and supported - with several popular options of fuel systems, ignition systems, performance enhancements and finishing options. These features come with every Lycoming Thunderbolt engine:

  • Balanced rotating system within 0.5 gram (connecting rods, pistons, piston pins)
  • Ported and polished cylinders
  • Customized paint options


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Please note that this engine is a simulated model representing the engine series you selected. The actual color and configuration of your engine may vary from this model.

 

Engine Options

Traditional Ignition System Options: Slick (1L-Imp r R-STD), Retard Magneto Substitute for Impulse Magneto, 2nd Impulse Magneto Instead of Plain, Delete One Side of Ignition System, Delete Entire Ignition System

 

Electro Magneto Options: E-MAG ™

 

Included Automatic Thunderbolt Upgrades: Balanced rotating system within 0.5 gram (connecting rods, pistons, piston pins), ported and polished cylinder, and customized paint options

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Thank you for your interest in the Lycoming Thunderbolt engine! A summary of your selected options is listed below.

Engine Details

Automatic Thunderbolt Upgrades Include: Roller Tappet System (Most Models), Crankshaft Dynamic Balancing, Precision Static Balancing (Pistons and Rods to ½ Gram), Port and Polish/ Volumetric Cylinder Matching, Chrome Rocker Box Covers.



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