Engine question
07-22-2006, 11:55 AM
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Engine question
I have a YAK 54 140 size. What engine should I get? I have all os engines now 4- .46.s, 1-.61 I
1) I want to put an OS 160($299) in it, but I like the
2) SAITO 125 (More expensive). I've never had a gas engine but I was thinking about getting a
3) Fuji Imvac. What do you guys think?
1) I want to put an OS 160($299) in it, but I like the
2) SAITO 125 (More expensive). I've never had a gas engine but I was thinking about getting a
3) Fuji Imvac. What do you guys think?
07-22-2006, 01:54 PM
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RE: Engine question
If I had my druthers I would put a gas engine in a plane that big. The fuel costs alone make it worth while. Glow fuel at ~$16/gallon as opposed to gasoline at ~$3/gallon. No brainer in my opinion. I'm through buying glow engines for just this reason. My glow fuel bills last year were right around $750 and I'd like to knock that down a bit by going with gas.
Hope this helps
Ken
Hope this helps
Ken
07-22-2006, 02:40 PM
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RE: Engine question
Thanks Ken and Jaka, I will get a gas engine. Now a couple of questions. I have never had any problems with my OS engines. Can I expect the same reliablity from gas?
07-23-2006, 11:48 AM
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RE: Engine question
hi,
i have a kyosho spitfire ARF, 40 size for 2 stroke engine.
i want to put in 4 stroke engine, which engine size is suitable?
please halp me....
i have a kyosho spitfire ARF, 40 size for 2 stroke engine.
i want to put in 4 stroke engine, which engine size is suitable?
please halp me....
07-23-2006, 01:46 PM
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RE: Engine question
Hi!
Saito .56 and 12x6 APC ...In reply to what is best 4-stroke for a Kyosho .40 warbird.
As for what is more reliable gas or glow...that's simple... gas.
I admit that big 26cc glow engines like MVVS and OS are very reliable , my MVVS 25cc glow engine in my SIG CAP 231 EX hasn't malfunctioned or stopped once prematurely in 4 years running and has a very reliable low idle at 1800-2000 rpm. But a gas engine is even more reliable and it's cheaper in the long run och cleaner too.
Saito .56 and 12x6 APC ...In reply to what is best 4-stroke for a Kyosho .40 warbird.
As for what is more reliable gas or glow...that's simple... gas.
I admit that big 26cc glow engines like MVVS and OS are very reliable , my MVVS 25cc glow engine in my SIG CAP 231 EX hasn't malfunctioned or stopped once prematurely in 4 years running and has a very reliable low idle at 1800-2000 rpm. But a gas engine is even more reliable and it's cheaper in the long run och cleaner too.
07-23-2006, 06:20 PM
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ORIGINAL: RCKen
My glow fuel bills last year were right around $750 and I'd like to knock that down a bit by going with gas.
Ken
My glow fuel bills last year were right around $750 and I'd like to knock that down a bit by going with gas.
Ken
I think my glow bill in the last year is about $32. Still working on the second gallon. I fly for quality not quantity. Been real busy. I go out about every other week. Stick a "Extreme Speed" up in the air for 5 minutes. Then say "phew" that felt like 3 hours and go home.
07-23-2006, 06:25 PM
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RE: Engine question
ORIGINAL: Cyclic Hardover
I think my glow bill in the last year is about $32. Still working on the second gallon. I fly for quality not quantity. Been real busy. I go out about every other week. Stick a "Extreme Speed" up in the air for 5 minutes. Then say "phew" that felt like 3 hours and go home.
ORIGINAL: RCKen
My glow fuel bills last year were right around $750 and I'd like to knock that down a bit by going with gas.
Ken
My glow fuel bills last year were right around $750 and I'd like to knock that down a bit by going with gas.
Ken
I think my glow bill in the last year is about $32. Still working on the second gallon. I fly for quality not quantity. Been real busy. I go out about every other week. Stick a "Extreme Speed" up in the air for 5 minutes. Then say "phew" that felt like 3 hours and go home.
Even though I fly a lot, I too fly for quality. There are days I will go out and fly one flight and then sit in the stands the rest of the day talking with buddies. Then there are days I will go out and fly 10-15 flights, but it doesn't have anything to do with quantity. It's what I feel like flying that day.
Ken
