The 180 H.P. conversion for the Piper PA-12, Piper PA-14, and Piper PA-18 SuperCub is a complete replacement from the firewall forward using a owner provided Lycoming 0-360 A-2-A engine. The kit includes the following items:
1. A complete custom built two piece split cowling.
2. McCauley 1A200/DFA 82 inch 45 degree pitch – fixed pitch propeller.
3. Dynafocal (swing out) engine mount with rubbers and bolts.
4. Complete air cleaner with ducking and bracket.
5. All engine baffling and fasteners.
6. Carb heat box with advanced heat exchanger and controls.
7. Rear mounted light weight oil cooler with all lines and mounting accessories.
8. The complete free flow, low restriction, dual muffler exhaust system; similar to that used on the Cherokee 180.
Crosswinds S.T.O.L.’s 180 H.P. engine conversion offers more than just an increase in horsepower. The Crosswinds S.T.O.L.180 H.P. engine installation is the most extensively proven engine conversion available. The conversion replaces the engine and all the major operating components. Unlike many conversions that bolt on and use many of the poorly designed original components like the SuperCub 150 H.P. exhaust system, longer conical engine mount, and a modified version of the original low visibility engine cowling with its unsightly lowered air intake. Crosswinds S.T.O.L.’s 180 H.P. conversion uses a superior designed shortened dynafocal engine mount. This mount is stronger, adds support for the heavier engine and propeller, and reduces vibration. The shortened dynafocal engine mount allows for the use of the free’er flowing PA-28 exhaust system with duel mufflers which improves performance and dramatically improves exhaust system durability. Another advantage of this exhaust system and the dynafocal engine mount is that is allows the engine to be mounted closer to the firewall insuring proper C.G.. The Crosswinds S.T.O.L. designed split cowling offers greatly improved side and forward (over the nose) visibility and improved aerodynamics. Large gull wing access doors offer improved engine access. These features combined with the Cessna 180 air intake along with the Crosswinds S.T.O.L.’s improved carb heat and airbox allows the 180 H.P. engine to operate at its maximum designed performance capability. This in turn enables the engine to turn the long 82 inch climb propeller at the steeper pitch of 45 degrees improving cruise speed without sacrificing take-off and climb performance.
The conversion cost approximately $15,000.00 U.S. funds.