B/S for the double eagle?!?

[rki67]

For the single seater the BS23 is being introduced, but what about the 999cc of B/S, would that powerhouse be suitable for the Double Eagle with some work?!?
Rgds rki67

[Kamcoman77]

An 1835cc VW of 60 hp is considered the standard Double Eagle engine. How do you propose to get a similar amount of power out of a 4-stroke half that size? Even with a reduction drive I don't think the B&S 999cc could handle it. Also I imagine the cost of a modified B&S with reduction drive would be higher than an 1835 VW.

[rki67]

The 999cc engine flys well in the Cangoroo of an Argentinian gentlemen a two seater of his own design. Yes it uses a reduction drive of Ace Aviation I believe, so I thought if it fit that two seater I could do the same with the Double Eagle!?

[Kamcoman77]

Looks like you answered your own question. If the guy in Argentina has a plane the same weight as a Double Eagle you should be good to go.

[rki67]

But that craft is a tandem seater and they have only flat lands around them, so vertical speed is not so important.

What can the engine weight at max?