HKS agent - Eagle Eye Aviation

[Marc G]

The HKS700E engine is a 60 hp, 4-stroke, horizontally opposed, 700cc engine, with a TBO of 800hrs!

Fuel burn 7-10 ltrs/hr.

For any information, please email (flyingmarcg@yahoo.co.uk) or call me (0823923149).

Regards,

Marc Gregson

[Graham Mac]

what is the cost of the hks 700e? mabe instead of changing the crank
on the 582 itll be worth a bit extra to change the whole engine

[gertcoetzee]

what is the cost of the hks 700e? mabe instead of changing the crank
on the 582 itll be worth a bit extra to change the whole engine

Exactly my thoughts. R30000/ every 300 hours with the 582 you have to compare to R60000/800 hours with the HKS before you have to worry about an overhaul. Even if you then discard the HKS you would have had a 25% saving per hour.

Add to this as well as a 25% saving on fuel - this saving alone over 800 hours would amount to R16800 (taking the 582 @ 12l/h, the HKS @9l/h, at the current R7/l over 800 hours)!

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Of course Rotax has the upper hand in experience, service, visibility, but the current fiasco will show whether there is a shift in the market.

[Graham Mac]

ive seen the hks in action on Marks airie..beutifull motor..lekker thump to the sound..four stroke no water cooling problems..a serious consideration to change.this rotax 582 300hr crank story is a con..at least a 100hr con..vs 800hr on hks..mmmmmmmmmmm??

[Marc G]

Hi all.

Just an update on Eagle Eye Aviation's contact details:

Our new email address is: eaglei@iafrica.com.

Don't miss our special on the first 10 engines... only 3 engines left. After these, the normal price will apply.

Regards,

Marc

[Trikenut]

I like the sound of the HKS.
Solowings now uses it on the Aquilla.

[ZULU1]

The efi modification tooling is currently being made, the exhaust is a ally assembly with a mild steel manifold. The inlet manifold is in three pieces with thin wall ally tubing connecting. The throttle body will have forced induction. Expected kit cost will be R10,000.00. This has proven 83 hp but most probably limit to 70 hp.

I will be flying the exhaust bit first, paperwork will start with that new atf from next week.

Still a way to go though...

Zulu1

[Marc G]

Just did some calcs...

Fuel running costs of a Raptor 582 per hour: +-R 180.00
Fuel running costs of a Raptor HKS per hour: +-R 85.00

Don't forget the HKS's 800hr TBO (only minor services in between), and 200hr spark plug replacement, no 2-stroke oil, and 4-stroke reliability!

Introductory offer: $ 9 250.00 excl VAT (includes shipping, customs and airline charges.)


Interested?

Marc
082 392 3149
eaglei@iafrica.com

[Phil Bristow]

I have an HKS engine mount that can accomodate a nose gear for a tractor type aircraft. We have fitted the HKS to the Stellenbosch Univercity Jora UA2 and apart from some initial set-up problems the engine has been a dream to work with. I question the claimed 60 horses but will admit that she is getting better the more hrs we put on her. If you would like more info: Phil 0825544119