mattituck vs aerosport IO360 - Page 2

gmcjetpilot · #11 04-23-2006, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by henriquerv9

Hi all,

Does anyone know if there a big difference between mattituck TMXIO360 and aerosport IO360 ? For what i see in their website the cost become with a significative difference. Mattituck is selling their IO360 at 21,000us while aerosport is quoted at 23,000 (both for FP)! That?s a Sensenich prop difference (2k) or i am missing something here?? Henrique

Shop around, but it is not a matter of the company or product, both good. Where do you live. That may affect you decision. Shipping X-C can be several hundred. Also I don't know about Canada duties, I think there is a nominal fee. Either way it does not make enough diff. I'm more familiar with Matti tuck, and yes they have great prices. I like that they can are willing to customize your engine, being free to use ECI or Superior parts to advantage. Aerosport has a great rep as well. Toss-up. G

cjensen · #12 04-23-2006, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by gmcjetpilot

Also I don't know about Canada duties, I think there is a nominal fee. G

I've been told that duties can run $1000-$1500 on engine imports. Just what I've been told...anybody correct or confirm this?

skidmk · #13 04-23-2006, 03:10 PM

Hi,, I'm certainly not an expect (you're mileage will vary, yada yada yada) but I don't think there are any duties on aircraft parts any longer... in fact I'm almost positive (I never pay duties on shipments from Aircraft Spruce or other suppliers), what we do pay (canadians) are: both the sales taxes (provincial and federal) and good forbid you had it shipped by UPS, an astronomical "broker" fee. 23k engine I would be paying 3450.00 in sales tax.

Mike

kevinh · #14 04-23-2006, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cjensen

I've been told that duties can run $1000-$1500 on engine imports. Just what I've been told...anybody correct or confirm this?

I had no duties charged against my Aerosport that was shipped from BC to San Francisco. The downside of shipping an engine into the US: Sales tax. I know that some people like that they can buy an engine from another state and not be billed for sales tax (rather they are on the honor system to pay use tax - nuff said

). Unfortunately, shipping an engine into the US requires a social security # for customs, and using that number California made sure I paid my use tax.

I just received my use tax bill (1.5 to two years after the engine arrived). bummer.

William Slaughter · #15 04-23-2006, 04:49 PM

I paid only a $75 "brokerage fee" on my Aerosport Power engine.

William Slaughter
Aerosport Power IOF-360-M1

RV7Guy · #16 04-23-2006, 07:10 PM

When I had my wonderful experience with Crossflow Aero out of the Toronto area

the potential for Customs fees and potential state taxes was not disclosed.

After taking delivery of the engine the first time, my Customs fee was about $150 dollars. Six months later I got a bill from the State of Arizona for Sales tax based on the declaration from Customs that was sent to the Arizona Department of Revenue. This was $1353. This may vary from State to State.

I think Aerosport are some of the best in the business but I stay with a US company to avoid these things. With Mattituck, ECI, Superior why not buy American?

Also I believe ECI was the first to introduce the oil nozzles for the cam lobes. Watch for more exciting stuff from ECI.

Bottom line, I think all the US companies are winners.

NYTOM · #17 04-23-2006, 08:43 PM

Henrique I'm not sure where you live but I forgot to mention that I didn't have to pay any sales tax on my TMX 0-360 that I picked up at their Long Island location. New York State suspended sales tax on aviation to help boost the industry in this state. I found this out after I ordered and boy what a nice suprise.

Joey · #18 04-24-2006, 06:43 AM

I have nothing to add other than it drives me crazy that Aerosport Power uses the term "naturally aspirated" to mean "not fuel injected" in their FAQ.

I know they have a stellar reputation, I'm just being nitpicky.

tx_jayhawk · #19 04-24-2006, 06:14 PM

Henrique,

I am in the same boat as you, so this is a timely topic. I must start by saying I have heard nothing but positive reports about either company, and I don't think you could go wrong with either. I am leaning towards Aerosport for the following reasons:
1) Warranty - Aerosport is 3 years and Mattituck is 1.
2) Balancing - I believe Aerosport balances all rotating parts standard to 1 gram. I believe Mattituck's "standard" engine is to 2 grams or more (I know you can add blueprinting/balancing for more money). Not sure how much difference this makes in reality, but it can't hurt.

Scott
7A Finishing