New Cylinders....which ones?

[flyingriki]

Originally Posted by Jesse

I have flown engines with new ECI, Superior and Lycoming with great results on all of them. Our RV-10 had ECI's with wonderful results for 1300+ hours.

Right now, I think I would go with Lycomings, but it's a hard choice.

Just curious, hard choice? And to argue with a few hundred that got screwed by ECi.......? weird.

[Kyle Boatright]

Originally Posted by flyingriki

Just curious, hard choice? And to argue with a few hundred that got screwed by ECi.......? weird.

If you read the AvWeb articles on ECI's cylinders, it sounds like those recalls were a raw deal, given that other manufacturers have had similar failure rates without incurring AD's.

[Jesse]

Originally Posted by flyingriki

Just curious, hard choice? And to argue with a few hundred that got screwed by ECi.......? weird.

Based on my experience with a lot of ECI's, none of which were recalled, yes, it is a hard choice.

[miko38]

Used ECI cylinders on my overhaul, now They have a AD on them.
I would go with Lycoming.

Mike

[climberrn]

For what it's worth, I was told by Lycon that stock Lycoming cylinders flow as well as Superior cylinders that have been ported. He did not mention ECI.

Was told that the Lycoming ones have much more potential after porting.

[RV6_flyer]

I have had good luck with all three brands. I know people that have problems with all three brands.

Since I live in Pennsylvania, I would tend to buy the local cylinders from the company (Lycoming) in Pennsylvania even if they are a little more money. Since Lycoming does not sell direct, I would tend to buy from a VAF advertiser that also has a facility in Pennsylvania. (A.E.R.O.) BTW, A.E.R.O. will sell you two of the tree brand of cylinders that you are comparing. Ask them why the do not sell the other brand.

[Rupester]

Originally Posted by LARCO

Just curious what generation of cylinders these are? Thanks, Larry

I'm not sure, Larry. I purchased the engine from Aerosport Power in fall of 2009 ... it was in the batch of complete engines they purchased from Superior, who was changing ownership at that time (at least that's my understanding.)

[David-aviator]

Just for kicks, you could go with 2 Lycomings and one each Superior and ECI.

[RV6_flyer]

Originally Posted by David-aviator

Just for kicks, you could go with 2 Lycomings and one each Superior and ECI.

You could have one reworked Chrome Lycoming, a new Lycoming, a Superior, and an ECI on your 4-cylinder engine.

I personally like 4 that are all the same make and age if at all possible. When a problem develops during the 1st run of a set of cylinders, my goal is to have the replacement(s) last for at least what I expect the others will go without service.

[flyboy1963]

.....so you are in/near Edmonchuk, I'd be tempted to go with a supplier....someone within a days drive ( Like AeroSport in Kamloops) and use whatever cylinder they are recommending and standing behind.

again, just a thought!