Don
Well Known Member
I've heard a couple of people say that repeat offenders tend to build a simpler airplane the second time around. I'm at the stage of having my engine built and I've got to decide between fuel injection or a carburator. This question is particulary aimed at those of you who are repeat offenders (you've made the decision a second time based on experience) but I'm interested in anyone thoughts (flying, building, or still dreaming). My engine will be an ECI 340 Stroker and I'm looking at using ECIs fuel injection, which requires a fuel return line (complexity). The cost difference is about $2000. I'll also have do some cowling work (and Van's isn't being helpful, unfortunately) due to horizontal induction and I'll need to modify my already build fuel tanks. The plusses seem to be no carb ice issues, a smoother running engine, and perhaps better fuel economy. With the ECI fuel injection I also get about 8 more horse power due to their cold air induction.
Don
Don