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On 2/5/2016 6:42 PM, Guy Buchanan wrote:
> Hey I just did this! Much fun. You'll certainly be happier with the
> 912 under heavy / hot / high conditions. Some of what I did:
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> * Prop depends mostly on your budget. The only difference is
> weight and looks. They all perform the same. I used a Warp
> 3-blade 70".
> * My oil cooler is an Earl's 21608AERL off Amazon. You can go
> smaller if you want. (Mine's 5" high. I think you can go 3",
> depending on location. I'm in the US desert southwest.)
> * 582 radiator will work.
> * Engine mount is made yourself or buy from Kitfox Aircraft. If
> you buy from Kitfox Aircraft you'll have slight clearance
> problem between the starter and the firewall right foot well. I
> made a stainless blister to clear it. Some make their own motor
> mounts, moving the engine forward a little to make the install
> easier. I wanted my engine as far back as possible so the Kitfox
> LLC mount was fine.
> * I had the old GRT EIS. I sent it in to Grand Rapids and they
> "refurbished" it to a model 2000 for $149 in March 2011. I had
> to buy some more sensors too.
> * I extended my forward cowl (radial type) 2" so it would be right
> behind the spinner. You don't have to. I had an oil door on the
> top cowl that I moved as well.
> * What else you need depends a lot on what you get with the
> engine. You may need:
> o Oil tank (Rotax)
> o Voltage regulator (Rotax)
> o Exhaust system (Kitfox LLC)
> o All the crap to put it together.
>
> Sorry, I don't have prices for any of this stuff readily available and
> they'd all be ancient history anyway.
>
> Feel free to post "for sale" on this site, but you'll get more
> interest on Barnstormers. Inquire on Team Kitfox for parts and
> accessories, as well as here.
>
> Some pictures of my install before and after here:
> https://b-and-n.smugmug.com/Flying/Kitfox/
>
> Good luck!
>
> Guy Buchanan - List moderator
> Ramona, CA
> Kitfox IV-1200 / 912-S / Warp 3cs / 500 hrs. flying again
> Now a glider pilot, too.
>
>
> On 2/5/2016 4:07 PM, jareds wrote:
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>> I've got a lead on a 912 but need a prop / oil cooler/ (i think my
>> big 582 radiator will work / engine mount.
>> Any idea how much for these items or does anyone have them?
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>> This is new to me. I have an EIS that i think would hook up to the
>> 912 for monitoring vitals.
>> Is there anything else i would need. Will my cowlings all still work?
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>> Gonna sell the firewall forward from kitfox model 4
>> 582 grey zero time other than i did break in.
>> Carbs rebuilt when engine purchased.
>> c gearbox
>> 3 blade wharp drive adjustable
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>> From ROTAX-RECREATIONAL-ENGINES-LLC
>> Is it ok to post it for sale on kitlist? Not sure on the rules these
>> days?
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>> Thanks
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>> Jared
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