Why did I go glow? Because it wasn't big enough for a turbine or a gasser. Besides, I just acquired another .32SXH ringed engine and it needed a home. Could also be that I just can't stand the thought of an electric motor where a REAL ENGINE could be.
As an added bonus, it's sure to piss off the few electric guys at our field. I went down to a local park today and put 5 tanks of fuel through it to seat the new ring. It runs better than I dared hope. This was a used heli engine from FeeBay for $35.00. An aircraft head, gasket set and Bowman ring turned it into something useful. This is my fourth .32SX and they are all honeys. This one is no exception. It came with a 3H carb, which was used on the .32F engines, so this thing is a real Frankenstein. Don't know why the carb was swapped out, but idle, transition and top end were flawless. Tomorrow will be the maiden. I can't wait!!!