This high-quality RV-7 engine cowl is lightweight and has excellent strength characteristics. Our cowl not will not only make your RV-7 look fast, it will also make it go fast. Our design stems from decades of development focused on maximizing performance, minimizing drag, and delivering a quality product to you, the aircraft builder.

This RV-7 cowl is used with updraft inducted O-360 or the IO-360 engine without an extended hub propeller and utilizing the Vans airbox. This cowl is the same length as the standard Van's RV-7 cowl.

All of our cowls are designed to accommodate our and work with our plenums. The round inlets of our cowls are matched to our plenums. Our plenums are designed to minimize cooling drag and aid in cooling. We highly recommend purchasing our complete system to maximize the gains for your RV-7.

RV-7 Updraft-Short Cowl

$2,178.00

This RV-7 Cowl can not be ordered online. Please contact us directly for estimated delivery time and shipping rates.
Length from firewall to prop flange: 34 5/8"

Rear width at firewall end: 39 7/8"

Upper half height at firewall end: 11 7/8"

Lower half height at firewall end: 21 5/8". Note that this height includes the 4 1/8" deep scoop that runs down the center of the cowl. The main body of the lower cowl at the firewall end is 17 1/2" high. (excluding the scoop)
Top and bottom cowl halves

Three polished aluminum CNC inlet rings

Oil door

When ordered with a plenum(highly recommended) they also include the neoprene and sealant to connect the plenum to the cowl.

RV-7 Updraft-Short Cowl

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RV-7 Cowl kit includes