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Permalink Reply by PF Stevens on October 13, 2020 at 8:43am

Here is another option if you don't want to use the big bore kit and only looking to replace the carbs.

http://www.sdsefi.com/rotax.htm

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Permalink Reply by Rick on June 10, 2021 at 8:44pm

Hi David

I have a little Knowledge of the Edge 915. I think some of the biggest things that are more noticeable about this engine will be power. It's a beast. 

The next thing is efficiency, I have had a few 912's apart, (new factory tested and old wore out) there are always 2 very rich cyc's and 2 cyc's that are in decent tune. This is a result of the old design of the carb system. With the Edge EFI system they trim each cylinder. So you get nice burn and max hp out of all cylinders.

Altitude compensating, accurately to keep max hp and efficiently.

And a bonus that happens with accurate fuel distribution is better fuel economy.

Second little bonus is Startability at all temps.

There are many internal modifications that are done inside the engine also that help with longevity also.

I know this is an old discussion, but this is my 2 bits. 

Rick

 

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Permalink Reply by David Aug on June 11, 2021 at 12:28pm

Thanks Rick,

We are still weighing our options with which engine to go with for our cruzer.  What you state matches all of my research on their upgrades to the 912 engines and it looks very solid.  It has been awhile since I did this research, but if my memory is correct there were a few things that concerned me about going that route.   First it voids the warranty on the engine and there are only a few places that work on them.  For me that was over 300 miles away.  The other item was price.  What was quoted me was more than the UL350is that I was also looking at.  We are just starting the fuselage so we still have time to continue to research options.  Appreciate the feedback. 

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Permalink Reply by Rick on June 11, 2021 at 1:02pm

Oh awesome, there is definitely a lot to consider when powering you plane. Sounds like you have some time to decide. I know prices of some engines have been going up like crazy. world supply problems. You have time to decide what is best for you. Have fun building. I decided to buy rather than build this time. Just so I can fly.

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Permalink Reply by Oliver Reik on September 8, 2021 at 7:25am

Hi Rick,

We were somewhat interested in the Edge 915 or their 912 with fuel injection but figured that this route wouldn't make much sense as their engines are not much cheaper than a Rotax 912iS or a 915 but come with a series of downsides: Factory warranty void, no redundancy (Rotax has redundant ECUs, critical sensors, fuel injectors, etc.), their engines haven't gone through the same testing, unknown long term service part supply, likely lower resale value, etc..

The SDS system is also getting good reviews, but also doesn't have any redundancy and a 912ULS + SDS is more expensive than a 912iS. I therefore think that the SDS only makes sense if somebody already has a 912ULS but wishes that he had the iS.

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Permalink Reply by Bob Widmer on June 16, 2021 at 9:29pm

I understand Rotax has a new 6 cylinder prototype called the Type 936 - I assume it will not be available for some time and the price will probably be sky high.

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Permalink Reply by Peter Buehlmann on March 12, 2022 at 11:25pm

Hi Heath, I have two questions about your high power Rotax:

- Do you run a welded crankshaft for this high power engine
- Which big bore kit do you use 1480 or 1622 cc, Zipper Edge or South Mississippi?

I considering a 1622cc on a CH 750 STOL. I fully agree with you about the carbs, however if they set up correctly the system is simple and light.

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Permalink Reply by James Dennis Yeomans, DDS on April 11, 2023 at 2:56am

Is it generally accepted that crankshaft welding is recommended only on Edge big bore kits 140HP and above?

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Permalink Reply by John Myers on October 31, 2023 at 1:23pm

I am looking at Edge performance also. My primary concern is a firewall forward package. From reading other posts many people have gotten stuck at the firewall package, cowling, etc. I've asked the US dealer STOLcreek for some drawings to send to Skytek and see if their package is compatible, since they have packages for both the 912 and 914 and soon the 915 it seems likely they could put one together without too much effort.

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Permalink Reply by Glen Bradley on January 14, 2024 at 5:57pm

I started with a 912 and had an Edge BB kit put on, hogged out the exhaust then run a cold air box with ram air, works well, cost effective. Jason Busat from Edge in Gull Lake does all my work and I highly recommend him.

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Permalink Reply by Jean Christian Mikellides on Tuesday

Hi David what was the price please ?

Jean

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