0360 fp or 0320 csu prop RV-7

Hi,
I had always presumed I would need to be buying a new engine, always liked the idea of a io-360MIB ($gulp$) but a buddy has come up with -first an end of life 0360, and now a 0320 as well. Both will need a top overhaul, but look to be great buying. I realise most of the arguments for and against new versus older motor, but am struggling with if i go this way which one would I go for.

The 0320 can take a csu, the 0360 can't (A4M solid crank) with out getting a new crankshaft I guess (more $$). I have been leaning toward going the CSU route, but always assumed with an 0360.
I am interested in what others have to say, assuming the completed cost was close enough to not be the deciding factor. (ie 0320 costs less, plus more expensive prop = similar to the 0360 with FP).

0320 with a CSU or 0360 fixed pitch?


Any thoughts on adding a Fuel injection System? ie Airflow performance FM-150.



I note that vans does not have a cowl to suit an io-320D1A. I am assuming that the 0320 I am looking at if converted to FI would be the same as above
What do they mean by this? Is it an impossible option? (any feedback before I ask Vans this question?
Sam James cowl the only option?

Many Thanks

J

I'd go with the O360 FP anyday over the 320 CS.
AFP injection is great, either the FM150 or FM200.

my vote, o-360, probably because i have one and love it. fast, low cost, sensi has a great fp prop for it, 85' pitch. norestrictions. lasts 'forever'.

O360 FP is the way to go in my book. Oh, And Wood props are the best too!

I'd just have to have both. The 0360 & C/S. But then I live in higher altitude mountain country, where higher HP & C/S show the benefits.

For my two bob, I would go the O-360, if only to have slightly better performance at altitude. Takeoff run is likely to be quite similar between the two, though the LDR for the O-320 will be shorter than the FP -360.

It'll lower your operating costs a bit too, having a FP prop, and timber props are reportedly much smoother than most any others. YMMV though.

What's the O-320 going for though $ wise? I'm in the market for one soon.