Yamaha RX1 Engines

562 posts in this topic

Posted

Same problem I had yrs ago with the 583 from air screw, with his pipe,, he said to use  supper trap , which was BS, 

 Quieter equal less power .BUT IT DID ROCK & ROLL, 8300 rpm!!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Posted

I would love to have that engine in a lite kitfox or avid with bush gear and 80in prop!!

image.thumb.jpeg.7b195c9d27cd036a46616a9

only 78"...

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Posted

That is one awesome looking ship!!! I bet it fly's great.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Posted (edited)

I would love to have that engine in a lite kitfox or avid with bush gear and 80in prop!!

image.thumb.jpeg.7b195c9d27cd036a46616a9

only 78"...

We will of course need a complete report on the Prince as compared to other props you've used.  Another fellow, flying an S7 Rans sure likes his and has compared it to a Catto and ground adjustable three blade of some sort.  Ultimately he preferred the Prince. And of course you know who that is eh?

Edited by Emory Bored

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Posted

Here is clever way to mount the airbox someone did on a trike. 

20150619_172037.jpg

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Posted

Any more updates on this engine?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Posted

I bought a adapter plate off of Teal, great guy to deal with, haven't started any of the  work for installing the yamaha RX1 yet  so mine will be awhile down the road

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Posted

Steve Henry has gotten a few hours on his machine. He is pretty pleased with the performance so far here. So far he reports its performing comparative to his 914 that he had larger bore cylinders.  here is a couple pictures.

IMG_9483.jpg

IMG_8938.jpg

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Posted

this is my 3rd generation skytrax

20160508_090619_resized.jpg

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Posted

Thanks for the update  and pictures ,just ordering up some 4130 for engine mounts so hopefully  will find some time to start my project

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Posted

Nice looking install.  Any chance to get some pics with the cowls on at some point?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Posted

Yes please. I've been waiting for cowling pictures also. Would love to see how it looks cowled. Thanks 

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Posted

highlander3.jpg

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Posted

Steve Henrys Highlander with the 140 HP RX1 engine and Skytrax adapter

highlander2.jpg

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Posted

Sweet now we want some fricken Video action of that bad boy!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Posted

Sounds like he's been making headway.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Posted

Over 30 hours logged so far.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Posted

Hey Teal do you happen to know what the measurement is from the firewall to prop flange is on the Rx1, we got the engine out and are finally getting a start on it

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Posted

27 inches from the stator cover to the prop flange

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Posted

Perfect thanks, thats pretty much were the soob ended up so with any luck I maybe able to use the same cowl

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Posted

As a update to Steve Henry's highlander RX1. He is replacing the header for one that has longer primary pipes so he has better low end power and better throttle response. He is having trouble making spot landings for competition purposes. I have been using a different header here lately and it really changes the low end torque. Wide open power is stiil about the same.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Posted

If you get a chance could you post a picture of preffered header ,were along ways away from building the header  so no rush , thanks again for the updates

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Posted

IMG_1375.jpg

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Posted

I looked at his face book page, He has a video of it running real strong, All I gotta say is holy shit that thing sounds like one bad ass bush plane. And if I am reading it right he is pumping Nitrous through it for 175HP on take off?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Posted

Got a link to that face book page?  I'm not on FB, but my wife is.  JImChuk

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!


Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.


Sign In Now