E-mag / P-mag questions

TShort · #1 10-22-2006, 06:38 AM

Didn't want to hijack the other thread....

I'd like to hear some experience from people using this system that have had good results and are happy ... I know there are lots out there flying. One of the difficulties with web forums (I think RV forums are less like this than car forums, etc) is that people who are having no problems and happy with things often don't post - they're too busy flying!
I'm seriously considering Pmags for the engine on the -8 and would like to hear people's experiences ... good or bad.

Thomas

algrajek · #2 10-22-2006, 12:41 PM

Thomas:
Up to now, I have been very happy with the E-Mags. They are Really easy to install and time. The engine runs great with them, and starts a lot better than it ever did with Mags. I do have an issue right now, but we will see how it works out.
Al Grajek

penguin · #3 10-22-2006, 07:51 PM

Thomas, I have been running an E-mag for 2 years and about 150 hrs and am very happy.

Yours, Pete

RV7Guy · #4 10-22-2006, 08:48 PM

Here is my post from the other thread. I think it is great product with excellent company support.

I have one each. Pretty much from day one my Pmag will drop 110 on a mag check. I now have 152 hours on the plane and the first annual is coming up in Dec. At that time I'm going to pull them and send in for upgrade. I have a fairly early set. Other than that I love these things!!!!

One of the things that I did that I am going to change is that I put all the upper plugs on one mag and lower on the other. I'm going to switch to 2 and 2. It has been suggested this might be the issue. Not a big deal, but worthy of checking.

For the gentleman that has the dead Emag, something is happening BEFORE the Emag. Check all wiring, the breaker and the ground. If it checked at the shop I say it is probably on your end. I had a suspect power lead that I found and fixed before flight.

The one thing with Emagair is the support. I am happy with their support and their desire to get things right. I'd certainly do it again. I think their product is the simplest and best performing electronic ignition out there despite the few minor issues and growing pains.

cjensen · #5 10-22-2006, 09:33 PM

Good thread Thomas. I'm planning Emag/Pmag as well...

TShort · #6 10-22-2006, 10:16 PM

On the subie ??!

cjensen · #7 10-23-2006, 08:33 AM

Ahhh...I deserved that one...

That's all you get though, Mr. Short! No more!

Davepar · #8 10-23-2006, 09:32 AM

I haven't flown mine, but they sure are easy to install, especially with the latest firmware that allows you to set the timing by just blowing into the manifold pressure tubes. No brain box to mount to the firewall. No coils to mount to the engine block. Just mount them right where the mags go, in any orientation you want.