Just for the heck of it------------------gonna ask once again.
Anybody have one of these critters in their hands?????
Or, are they still looking for the unobtainium mine ....................
From their website:
"Note 9/5/15: Our hopes for a summer release were not met. At this point we are shooting for first deliveries in October. We regret any inconvenience for the delays."
Maybe they are trying to avoid years of failures with the 6 Cyl like they did (and do) with the 4 Cyl.
It was explained to me that the gear ratio of the six cylinder mag is not conducive to the P-Mag concept. The alternator can do its job, but the 4 cylinder turns one to one with the crank, the six turns 1.5 to 1, or something of that nature. Basically it has to be geared down, or compensated for with software... but that makes the timing more of an issue. Basically, crank trigger pickups are the way to go for the Sixes...
Humm, my guess is that it doesn't work. I heard a rumor that Tom is no longer at emag, he has moved on to other ventures. Since Tom was the brains of emag it might be the 6 cylinder version wasn't finished and may never be. There are much better EI's out there than emag, I don't know why people are waiting for this system.. Maybe another 1000 units will fail before the bugs are worked out. Time will tell.
... There are much better EI's out there than emag, I don't know why people are waiting for this system...
ElectroAir IS the only system that is certified.
Buying an ignition system for the sole reason that it has an alternator built in is not a very good argument for a performance upgrade...
Pmag's are a poor excuse for a performance upgrade. Their failures are not uncommon and having that built in power source doesn't do much good when the unit quits or shifts timing. If the big concern is a back up power source you can always run a rear alternator or a second battery dedicated to the ignitions..
I know there are other systems about to be released that will have built in power, same as pmag, with far more performance. I hope to see these soon...
...If you don't mind a poor performance upgrade because you like the backup power source than it's a good choice for you. But pmags have little performance increase. They have a weak spark and very little duration, all they have is spark advance. I have installed and used other systems as well as installed and used pmags. I have many years of experience with EI's. Pmags aren't that good, sorry...
...The coil on a pmag is a $5 ford focus coil. Not what I would call performance...
...I'm not a huge fan of the LSI units but they far out perform a pmag. I've seen and had great performance and reliability from ElectroAir. I have not flown behind an EFII system but have heard good things about them. I have used AeroSparks systems, not reliable and far too complicated...
...It's personal choice but don't be fooled by sales pitches. The real truth is the facts and numbers. Maybe people are paying for something they aren't getting...
...And BTW.. I have no affiliation with any EI company nor do I have any axe to grind with Brad or emag. I'm just saying it like it is, like it or not, I'm just passing on many years of experience with EI's.
Once again, please define "performance" as it relates to engine output and/or efficiency. Data, not opinion.
I know what I've experienced with my airplanes and it isn't the result of glossy advertising. I'd like you to explain what the "$5.00 Ford coil" isn't doing. Please - I'm always willing to learn something new.
While I appreciate the tutorial on how ignition systems work, I'm well aware of the theory as well as having plenty of practical experience building automotive drag race/street performance engines.
What I'm looking for is the actual data concerning performance on a 2700 RPM aircraft engine. So you indicate that the Electro air unit/Bendix is 5 MPH faster than the dual PMags? Fair enough. Can you describe the testing conditions that led to this conclusion?
Once again, you have described the Pmags as a "poor performance" choice, yet my ACTUAL experience differs considerably. I'm going to need you to make a more compelling argument than "trust me".
You are doing a pretty good job of dragging Pmags through the mud with every opportunity. Time to back it up or...
I will say this one more time: If you are happy with your pmags, great. Blue Skies...