Yes the thielert mercedes engine sounds good, but it is quoted in the press at 30 K euro for the engine only or 40 K euro for say a PA28 retrofit kit.
Quite a bit of money for a car engine with a new crank, reduction gear and Lotus derived Fadec unit.
Although it seems to be leading the way in the 0320 replacement sector, with nothing else in production as yet. Hence my wonder about the direct drive Wam units, which I thought looked good, as well as the price.
Lets just hope they can also acheive the 3000 hrs tbo they are aiming for and we can get a few years use out of them before our glorious labour government creates a Ga only JetA1 tax. We all know that will happen at some point.