John,

Yes, it's frustrating. I've been waiting for my 6 cylinder E-Mags for well over a year. HOWEVER, every time I talk to them they are extremely clear that they have not set a date for release. Only when I really press them will they give me their "guess". They make sure to say that their guesses are usually wrong and that they are not promises or schedules. Actually, I find it a bit refreshing compared to some of the "it'll ship next week" promises that I've heard from other manufacturers.

I've been using their 4 cylinder product on our 320 for a little over 500 hours. I have found it to be more dependable and far more efficient than a standard magneto. At the same true airspeed I save almost 1 gallon per hour (160 hp stock Lyc O-320) over a magneto. This fuel savings has easily paid for the ignition system.  If this same efficiency and dependability carries over to the Continental 6 cylinder, I can't imagine any reason not to install it.

I have no connection to E-Mag, financial or otherwise, and am passing on this information only as a report of the results that I have had with their product.



Bill Harrelson
N5ZQ 320 1,850 hrs
N6ZQ  IV under construction







-----Original Message----- From: John Schroeder
Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 12:33 PM
To: lml@lancaironline.net
Subject: [LML] Re: Upgrade your ignition and help LOBO

I agree with Doug - it is one of the best examples of vapor hardware ever.
BTW, are the 4 cylinder ones "certified"?

Thanks,

John Schroeder
LNCE, 420 hours