Engine for Varieze

[apd405]

Gentlemen,
       For the VE drivers, what did your total engine package weigh?  I am half-way through the fuselage construction and have started saving for an engine.  There are several new types available.  Jabiru has a 4 cylinder (85HP) a 6 cylinder (120HP) and an eight cylinder (170HP) on the market.  See the link below for engine weights.
 
http://www.usjabiru.com/aircraft_engines.htm

The weights given seem to include everything but exhaust.  I built the "Eric Cobb" longer nose and have room to put the battery up front to balance more engine.  Does the extra HP offset the extra weight of the 8-cylinder or is it just too much.  I'm interested to see what your Ve engine installations weighed.
Thanks,
Trevor

[Anonymous]

I've never flown an aircraft with too much power.  I now fly a LGZ with 160hp Lyc and really enjoy the performance.  At Bridgeport, CA (6468'msl) last summer with 1/2 tanks and a pax, we still were able to SAFELY take off with the density altitude at the 8000'!

Go for as much HP s you can.

Steve
988AB

[apd405]

My only concern is avoiding aft CG and over-gross conditions.  What does your 160hp Lyc installation weigh?
Trevor