Thank you.

The reasons I haven't changed over yet are:
1) Sounds like work.
2) Money. Even with a 10% improvement in fuel usage, it's going to take quite a few hours flying time to make up for pumps, controller, fuel pressure sensors and any other parts (like injectors) I may need.
Also with more power available actual fuel usage is likely to go up. The way I fly the throttle is basically an on-off switch :)
3) Weight. Those pumps are heavy and I expect the cheap manifold to increase weight at least 3 pounds.
4) High pressure fuel system.
5) Ugly bump on cowl.
6) I'd rather be flying.
7) Time.
8) Did I mention work?

Finn

Russell Duffy wrote:

the carb appeared to be much more fuel miserly; that conclusion surprised me. Take a look at the article-perhaps this needs to be investigated. Marc Wiese

 

Interesting.  The other supporting data is that Finn is still using carbs, and we know what a cheapskate Finn is :-) 

 

Thanks,

Rusty (RV-3 officially for sale, will start stripping it this weekend)