Quote Originally Posted by VictorV View Post
Is there an advantage to buying a 914 and adding EFI vs buying a 915? Based on Kitfox current prices (assuming $6k for EFI (2015 price) and fixed pitch prop for the 915)
The 915 FWF+engine cost is $44,945. The 914 FWF+engine+EFI cost is $41,643. So it's about $3300 more for the 915
but you'll get another 20-25 HP and you don't need a special engine monitor.

Victor
Victor, I went with the 914 due to weight and a CS prop. The 915 is heavier and I am a flatlander so the compromise was adding EFI to the 914.
At Stick and Rudder that was their recommendation. My plane partner flew a carbed 914 with a fixed pitch prop and it performed really well in Idaho, very well balanced.