Rotax 912iS

[ofergd]

Hi all
I'm building a KF-IV 1200 that I got second hand. The kit came with a Rotax 912 FWF package.
I recently got a Rotax 912iS brand new. does anyone have any experience with the iS?
Will the engine mount fit?
I'm sure I don't need all the parts in the 912iS FWF package KF is offering but what part do I need?

Ofer G.

[Av8r3400]

I think this is going to be a John Mcbean subject.

These are so new, he's the only one whose done an install of this motor on a Kitfox...

[HighWing]

Sitting here at Gary's Oyster Bar near Sun N Fun. I showed the post to my Kitfox guru friend and his answer was "Won't fit".

[Av8r3400]

Maybe not with an oem kit (today), but if it can be done and recorded, it's a moneymaker!!

[HighWing]

John has a ring mount for the IV that should fit, but the stock cowl will have to be extended forward. Not a big challenge. I did it on my current IV. I mounted the top and bottom cowls as far forward as possible and added a couple of in inches of glass to the aft to the ring cowls.

[jdmcbean]

I am out of the country on business.. We all know anything can be done.. Putting the iS on the Model IV will be difficult and there is a lot to consider. Ring mounts are easy and the cowlings can be done but effects on W&B, where to locate fusebox, ECU, Fuel Pumps, etc.. Not impossible by any means but
trust me, there is more to that install then meets the eye.