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I think this is my third Panther Forum and I hope this one stays. I was going to build a Onex, but my Onex tail kit is still in its boxes as I watch the Panther developement. The Panther seems to be performing well with its intended Corvair engine. The Corvair seems to be a fine engine, but it's not what I want. I would rather have a VW engine, with its 2 less cylinder simplicity, and a lower fuel burn. I don't know if there will be enough interest in the VW engine to warrent the necessary changes to make it work in the Panther (whens the last time you saw a pilot ask for less power). I think a VW setup would be 50 to 60 pounds lighter than a Corvair. This will probably mean the VW has to be mounted farther forward. There hasn't been any mention of the Panther price. I'm hoping it won't be more than the Onex. The Panther blows away the Onex in the looks department. It would be interesting to see how the two would compare performance-wise with the same VW engines.
Glen