AeroVee

[lst]

Has anyone considered or installed the AeroVee, which is commonly used on the Sonex? I'd appreciate any feedback on why this engine is not a consideration for the Model IV-1200. I'm researching reasonably priced and performance alternatives to my 582.

[DanB]

Hi Lane, This was a discussion here not long ago. Try this thread:
http://www.teamkitfox.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=69

[lst]

Thanks Dan; should have searched first and thanks for your other reply also. I'm sure that I'll have lots of opportunity to research engines further at Oshkosh...

[Mnflyer]

Hi 1st, unless your looking for more hp, HKS is an excellent engine I installed one 3.5 yrs / 348 hr. ago and the more I fly with it the better I like it. Cost of operating the HKS is 1/2 of what it costs for the 582, it is 60 hp which is within 2 hp of the 582 fuel consumption is 3 gph vs 4 to 4.5 for the 582 and it has a 1000 hr TBO. Per my cost figures the conversion cost me nothing after 275 hrs of operation.

[lst]

Thank you. I partially built kit comes with a new 582 so I'm researching to see if an upgrade is reasonable for better overall performance.