Unless I am completely out to lunch, the installation manual for the
914 ( and the illustrated parts list on the Kodiak website ) indicate
that the turbocharger feeds directly into a muffler unit which is
available in several different lengths for various applications. The
muffler attaches to the outlet of the turbocharger without an intervening
tube. On the 912S, all of that junk hanging below the engine is a
muffler. On the 914, it's an integrated subsystem ( wowie, zowie! ).
So my argument is: the Kodiak website may not include the muffler
weight, but the 914 has it, so the 912S true weight is somewhat more
than what is posted there, but less than the 914.
Shaun
----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter Zutrauen" <peterz@zutrasoft.com>
Subject: Re: IO-240 and Super 200
>
>
> Shan wrote:
> >On the other hand, the major difference between the 914 and
> >912S is the turbocharger,
> >which is also the muffler.
>
>
> Really? I'm pretty sure that there is still the standard 912 muffler
haning under the engine, even on the 914. I believe the added wieght for
the 914 over the 912/912S is the turbo (and associated plumming and
controls).
>
> The Rotax listed wieghts lookd reasonable, altho I agree, it would
fantastic if someone could tell us the actual installed wieght of a Europa
install.
>
> Cheers,
> Pete
> A239 dual-wing
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