Don
Well Known Member
I'm planning to put an IOX-340 on my 9A and I've been trying to figure out what cowl to buy. Van's indicated they were unfamiliar with the engine. ECI said they just sell parts (very disappointing customer service interaction) and to check with my engine builder. I called America's Aircraft Engines and they said they build engines but didn't know about details like cowlings (or propellers) that would work with their engines. I'm guessing that lawyers are working behind the scenes to limit the liability of their clients but its a tad bit frustrating.
Anyway, my best guess is the folks here are the real experts anyway. The IOX-340 has forward facing induction for a throttle body FI. I'm guessing that I need an RV7 snorkel type lower cowl but I'd like to know for sure so I don't have to do any more fiberglass work than necessary. I'd also like to get my order in before the end of the year and avoid the price rise. If anyone has done an ECI fuel injected engine I'd like to hear what cowl you used. Thanks!
Anyway, my best guess is the folks here are the real experts anyway. The IOX-340 has forward facing induction for a throttle body FI. I'm guessing that I need an RV7 snorkel type lower cowl but I'd like to know for sure so I don't have to do any more fiberglass work than necessary. I'd also like to get my order in before the end of the year and avoid the price rise. If anyone has done an ECI fuel injected engine I'd like to hear what cowl you used. Thanks!