How much horsepower does the IO-550 have?
The Wipline IO-550 upgrade is rated at 300 Horsepower, like the standard 520, but is rated at a higher torque, giving you 8-10% better performance, an additional 150 to 175 points of thrust for seaplanes, and quieter ride. Producing between 230 and 350 horsepower (170 and 260 kW) these engines are installed in a large variety of aircraft. The main competitors are the Continental IO-520 and IO-550 series.
What is the difference between IO-470 and O-470?
The continental o-470 engine is a family of carbureted and fuel-injected six-cylinder, horizontally opposed, air-cooled aircraft engines that were developed especially for use in light aircraft by continental motors. engines designated io are fuel-injected. It’s all rather confusing, but stay with me. O’ or ‘io’ all of these engines are basically the same with one exception – the h model. So to start, the first letter, “o,” indicates a carbureted engine. If the letter “i” proceeds this first number, this indicates an injected-fuel system.