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Based on the answers to my previous engine questions the Rotax 912s seems
to be the favorite for a light weight installation.

I have suddenly found this offering and wonder if anyone has any experience
or insights as to what is being pitched.

http://www.rotaxking.com/default.html

As always thanks in advance,

John...











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Hi John !

It sounds like they are selling overhauled ex-military 914's, of
uncertain total time & history ....

Rotax designed the 912 from a clean sheet of paper, as a new engine
to meet modern market needs. I think that, if they could get the gains
these people claim for fuel injection, they would have done it !!!
The claim of 25 % more power plus 50 % better fuel economy strains
credulity ! ;-) :-)

While their engines might give more power, who will supply parts
and service over the years ?? The 914 has not had a great record for
durability - that's a big reason why Rotax came out with the 912-S.....
people wanted a bit more power, without the maintenance and
reliability headaches of the turbo.

FWIW, my choice is still the 912-S ! :-)

.....bobp

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On Wednesday 13 July 2005 10:51 pm, John Kramer wrote:

Based on the answers to my previous engine questions the Rotax 912s seems
to be the favorite for a light weight installation.

I have suddenly found this offering and wonder if anyone has any

experience

or insights as to what is being pitched.

http://www.rotaxking.com/default.html

As always thanks in advance,

John...











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Howdy Bob,

Thanks for the reply, I thought it sounded a little too "pie in the sky".

John...




At 09:48 AM 07/14/05, you wrote:

Hi John !

It sounds like they are selling overhauled ex-military 914's, of
uncertain total time & history ....

Rotax designed the 912 from a clean sheet of paper, as a new engine
to meet modern market needs. I think that, if they could get the gains
these people claim for fuel injection, they would have done it !!!
The claim of 25 % more power plus 50 % better fuel economy strains
credulity ! ;-) :-)

While their engines might give more power, who will supply parts
and service over the years ?? The 914 has not had a great record for
durability - that's a big reason why Rotax came out with the 912-S.....
people wanted a bit more power, without the maintenance and
reliability headaches of the turbo.

FWIW, my choice is still the 912-S ! :-)

.....bobp

-------------------------------orig.-------------------------
On Wednesday 13 July 2005 10:51 pm, John Kramer wrote:

Based on the answers to my previous engine questions the Rotax 912s seems
to be the favorite for a light weight installation.

I have suddenly found this offering and wonder if anyone has any

experience

or insights as to what is being pitched.

http://www.rotaxking.com/default.html

As always thanks in advance,

John...











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