---------------------------------------------------------- Kitfox-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 03/11/09: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 08:21 AM - Kitfox IV Landing Gear For Sale (Barry Marz) 2. 01:09 PM - Re: engine choice (Noel Loveys) 3. 02:37 PM - Re: KFM engine (Ken Potter) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 08:21:41 AM PST US From: Barry Marz Subject: Kitfox-List: Kitfox IV Landing Gear For Sale I am converting to Spring Gear and have the bungie gear For Sale. The gear has 450 hrs. on it and no damage; and I have a set of new bungies. The gear is complete, wood fairings covered with Stits, brakes, wheels, and tires. I can send pics. $ 300.00 for LH or RH, or $ 500.00 for both plus shipping. Please call or email direct. Blue Skys Barry Barry Marz 18735 Baseleg AVE. FT. Myers, Fl 33917 239-567-2271 blalmarz@embarqmail.com ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 01:09:22 PM PST US From: "Noel Loveys" Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: engine choice Good point as most certified engines are not hopped up but detuned for reliability. Noel -----Original Message----- From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of steve shinabery Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 3:37 AM Subject: Kitfox-List: engine choice I too belive that when you change things in your engine from stock.Like changing pistons,cranks,rods,etc...you do increase HP.and may B more speed..BUT...having sand rails that when I changed things for more power,and HP..yes that is true..BUT down the road you will pay for it..I found out in the long run..there was alot of reliability problems,,and all ways working on them VW engines.and then when they broke down they would cost even more to fix them..All so they would break down at the darnest times.when you did not want then to..Like when going up a steep hill..OH no the engine just blew up...this has happen many times...so after all of that.messing with thoese VW engines..now I do not change engines any more .I leave them stock...my life means more that a little extra HP..and all so now I do not have to keep working on them either..a lot more reliability..Just my thoughts on the matter...Steve Shinabery N554KF KF2 rotax 582 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 02:37:48 PM PST US Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: KFM engine From: "Ken Potter" Here is a link to a KFM engine info site. http://www.italmotion.com/KFM.html -------- Ken Potter Model II, No. 483 Rotax 582, C-Box, 98% Complete C-FJKP (marks reserved) Lanark, Ontario Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=234251#234251 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message kitfox-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Kitfox-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/kitfox-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/kitfox-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.