Removing Lasar

[caryr]

The Lycoming runs soooo much smoother and better with an electronic ign.

I would run electronic on at least one side.


I have the Electroair on right. Flawless for 6 years

[elippse]

Originally Posted by GWZ

If you go with one Slick and one EI then it kind of depends on your battery. It seems that if you have a marginal battery (either capacity or from age) it can pull the voltage down below what the EI can operate correctly (causing kickback and possible gear damage).Gunther

That's not true with the LSE as it will operate down to between 6V and 7V.

[breister]

I've owned two aircraft each with one LSE ignition (Plasma 2 on the first with Hall-Effect sensor and Plasma III on the second with crank sensor). Both have worked reliably and without complaint.

I do like the concept of the E-Mags too, but back when I was making my decision there were still reports coming in of failures from the earlier units. Haven't heard of that in quite a while now - I'm thinking they've identified and fixed the root cause.

Don't go backwards. Electronic ignition is ever so much nicer.

[Schmeddz]

The newest version of the Electroair is an Electromotive XDI. For info beyond Electroair documentation look here.
http://www.electromotive-inc.com/products/xdi.html
Yes they are not as easy to install as the older Jeff Rose/Electroair ignitions. Overly complex wiring harness. (One size fits 1-12 cylinders!) It's a shame, since there was nothing wrong with the older design, and it was real easy to install. Easier than an LSE even. Save several hundred dollars if you can buy an Electomotive and install yourself. The only tricky bit is the crank angle sensor.

[Capflyer]

Originally Posted by Schmeddz

The newest version of the Electroair is an Electromotive XDI. For info beyond Electroair documentation look here.
http://www.electromotive-inc.com/products/xdi.html
Yes they are not as easy to install as the older Jeff Rose/Electroair ignitions. Overly complex wiring harness. (One size fits 1-12 cylinders!) It's a shame, since there was nothing wrong with the older design, and it was real easy to install. Easier than an LSE even. Save several hundred dollars if you can buy an Electomotive and install yourself. The only tricky bit is the crank angle sensor.

For clarification:
Electroair and Electromotive are two different companies. The Electroair is an excellent system. It is the newer version and greatly improved Jeff Rose system. www.electroair.net The system was easy to install and has worked flawlessly since I installed it. It is currently undergoing approval for an STC so it can be installed in certified aircraft. http://www.aopa.org/members/files/pi...er/frugal.html

I had a dual Lightspeed II ignition system in my last RV and I like the Electroair much better and trust it more. I had a few issues with the Lightspeeds.

[G3i Ignition]

I usually have 2004 and newer Slick 4370,4371, 4373 series mag cores that are in good condition that I stock for parts and or complete units for $180.00.

Thomas S.

[N941WR]

Originally Posted by breister

...I do like the concept of the E-Mags too, but back when I was making my decision there were still reports coming in of failures from the earlier units. Haven't heard of that in quite a while now - I'm thinking they've identified and fixed the root cause.

Don't go backwards. Electronic ignition is ever so much nicer.

I've been working closely with E-mag over the last few years and yes, they have identified and fixed the problems.

They had two basic issues. One was the trigger magnet retention method. That was resolved at the same time they fixed the lost timing software problem. The software bug was a result of where the TDC mark was stored. They moved the location and how it was read.

Those fixes were made about 2007. If people sent their E/P-mags in for the free upgrades, they haven't had problems.

[denbobp]

Originally Posted by artrose

I was told that Savage Magneto in Hayward CA was a good source for technical advice, mag overhauls, and possibly good reconditioned mags. Anybody out there have any experience with them? Is there another source I might try?

I have had a couple of oppty's to have mags rebuilt there and they are courteous and take pride in what they do. They were honest in telling me one time that it would be better to purchase a new mag then rebuild the one I brought in.