hi guys. I'm building a 2ls and am looking around for an engine. I've seen a 200hp version of the Apex put out by Edge Performance. It comes as a complete package with wiring loom and ECU ready to install. It weighs the same as a Rotax 915iS. Is this a viable option for my 2LS or is it too much power. Thanks in advance
Apex uses a reduction unit so it likely has 2 bearings on the prop shaft. Unless you want to turn the prop 8-9000 rpmMy Sonerai II LS has a Jabiru 3300. It gets off quickly, has reached 200 kts, climbs at 1500 fpm on mild days. Probably can exceed the Vne and the G limits in rate one turns. Weighs say 190 lbs. At 3300 rpm it delivers 127 hp. Can't imagine a reason why 127hp would not be enough? Also really like the 7 main bearings. How many mains in the Apex?. With a propeller, it matters
Bill
You got my attention with this post. I took a look at this. It is made in Stuart Fl home to a good friend of mine. Looks like a good option.Aeromomentum makes a nice engine package that uses new engines and comes with FADEC fuel injection + PSRU. 117 HP low profile is $12,500. 185#. This hp is nearly 2x original Sonerai VW spec, so plenty of scoot. 4 g/hr @ 55% cruise. They offer more HP versions, but do you really need it? If you are trying to run 150 HP, your 10 gallon tank is going to drain very quickly so you'd be spending more time at the pump than you'd save getting anywhere. http://www.aeromomentum.com/am15.html
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You got my attention with this post. I took a look at this. It is made in Stuart Fl home to a good friend of mine. Looks like a good option.
My Sonerai II LS has a Jabiru 3300. It gets off quickly, has reached 200 kts, climbs at 1500 fpm on mild days. Probably can exceed the Vne and the G limits in rate one turns. Weighs say 190 lbs. At 3300 rpm it delivers 127 hp. Can't imagine a reason why 127hp would not be enough? Also really like the 7 main bearings. How many mains in the Apex?. With a propeller, it matters
Bill
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