Am running an AEIO-360 in a stock S-1T. I have not had any problems
with the induction system on this aircraft. The two areas I've had
problems with are the exhaust, which has cracked 2 or three times and
the traditional Lycoming camshaft spalding problem that required a
major at only 650hrs, mind you the plane was not flown much by the
previous owner.

So ... fly it a lot and keep a close eye on the exhaust for cracks


Peter



I'm not a builder, but I am an owner- of a factory-kit S-1S with an
AEIO-360-B4A. My engine also has a Sky Dynamics tuned exhaust and
cold-air induction system with a swiveling oil pickup. I looked at
O-360-equipped models, but I heard some things about pressure carbs that
made me think twice about choosing to go down that road (the main issue
being diaphragm aging).
So I was all happy with my fuel-injected engine, and six months in I
had a problem with my fuel injector servo. It required essentially a
rebuild of the servo, which kept my baby on the ground for several
weeks. But I still am irrationally, happy not to have an aerobatic
airplane with a pressure carb.
Other than that, I've been very pleased with my engine, and it has been
otherwise trouble-free.

Tom P.





As the owner of an S1S with O-360 and pressure carb I can say that it
has been trouble free for the past 80 hours and 1 year of ownership.
Most PS5C carbs are now sporting "lifetime" orange diaphragm seals and
give good service.

Gus Rasch
Pitts S1S
N21JF