Help! Need to chose engine.
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Help! Need to chose engine.
OK, so I have started to build a Laser Model's Laser Arrow. The Arrow is a delta and recomends approximately .25 to .60
I am thinking about getting either a .55 AX or a .32 SX. The SX has 5,000 RPM on the AX, but the AX has a touch more power. What do you guys think, also is there another engine in somewhat of the same price range that would do even better? Thanks.
I am thinking about getting either a .55 AX or a .32 SX. The SX has 5,000 RPM on the AX, but the AX has a touch more power. What do you guys think, also is there another engine in somewhat of the same price range that would do even better? Thanks.
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RE: Help! Need to chose engine.
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I am thinking about getting either a .55 AX or a .32 SX. The SX has 5,000 RPM on the AX, but the AX has a touch more power. What do you guys think, also is there another engine in somewhat of the same price range that would do even better? Thanks.
I am thinking about getting either a .55 AX or a .32 SX. The SX has 5,000 RPM on the AX, but the AX has a touch more power. What do you guys think, also is there another engine in somewhat of the same price range that would do even better? Thanks.
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RE: Help! Need to chose engine.
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MJD is right on the money. This forum is intended for the speed all out crazy bunch that no one else wants around. Well, they got the all out crazy bunch all right, but as God would have it, they also are outstanding people well worth taking you time to know. The occasional person you see helping the little old lady across the street, or simply helping someone by odds are one of the types. Get close, probably will hear him mutterning whoom, whoom zoom or something like that as he does a good thing. We start where the typical RC guy thinks its to fast and improve from there. Most of this gang are competitive racer types. There are few that understand or can grasp the mind of a racer, except another racer. If somewhat normal, you may fantazize about a sweet young thing as most normal boys do. This bunch thinks in turms of prop size, rpm's and drag improvement, simply said how to go faster. Most everyone are wellcome herein, just try to understand who and what you are dealing with. Ohhh yea, we all tend to get a little over the top as we age. I'm way up there. ENJOY
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MJD is right on the money. This forum is intended for the speed all out crazy bunch that no one else wants around. Well, they got the all out crazy bunch all right, but as God would have it, they also are outstanding people well worth taking you time to know. The occasional person you see helping the little old lady across the street, or simply helping someone by odds are one of the types. Get close, probably will hear him mutterning whoom, whoom zoom or something like that as he does a good thing. We start where the typical RC guy thinks its to fast and improve from there. Most of this gang are competitive racer types. There are few that understand or can grasp the mind of a racer, except another racer. If somewhat normal, you may fantazize about a sweet young thing as most normal boys do. This bunch thinks in turms of prop size, rpm's and drag improvement, simply said how to go faster. Most everyone are wellcome herein, just try to understand who and what you are dealing with. Ohhh yea, we all tend to get a little over the top as we age. I'm way up there. ENJOY
GLS:
MJD is right on the money. This forum is intended for the speed all out crazy bunch that no one else wants around. Well, they got the all out crazy bunch all right, but as God would have it, they also are outstanding people well worth taking you time to know. The occasional person you see helping the little old lady across the street, or simply helping someone by odds are one of the types. Get close, probably will hear him mutterning whoom, whoom zoom or something like that as he does a good thing. We start where the typical RC guy thinks its to fast and improve from there. Most of this gang are competitive racer types. There are few that understand or can grasp the mind of a racer, except another racer. If somewhat normal, you may fantazize about a sweet young thing as most normal boys do. This bunch thinks in turms of prop size, rpm's and drag improvement, simply said how to go faster. Most everyone are wellcome herein, just try to understand who and what you are dealing with. Ohhh yea, we all tend to get a little over the top as we age. I'm way up there. ENJOY
So cast aside that .32 and do the right thing, man! Hail to the Brotherhood!
02-26-2008, 03:53 PM
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OK, my recommendation for this would be the [link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXUR78&P=ML]Tower Hobbies .75.[/link] Cheaper than the OS 55 and faster. Only problem is that they are out of stock until late March.
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RE: Help! Need to chose engine.
I got 15,600 out of a piped 55 with a macs pipe and header on it. It was with an 11x6 or 7 apc, i dont remember which, and 30% nitro. That is pretty good numbers for a 150$ motor. If money is an issue you may want to look at the magnum 52. It is lighter than the 55, handles high nitro well, and loves to scream. Of course all this is relative, none of these engines make power like a jett or nelson, but can be made to run respectable numbers. I am pretty sure my magnum will break 15000 on a pipe with a 12x4 apc, should turn a 9x8 nicely.
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RE: Help! Need to chose engine.
The .50 w/ a JETT is more than I want to realy spend. Is there a better (faster) engine than the .55 for about the same price?
02-28-2008, 02:44 PM
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The .50 w/ a JETT is more than I want to realy spend. Is there a better (faster) engine than the .55 for about the same price?
The .50 w/ a JETT is more than I want to realy spend. Is there a better (faster) engine than the .55 for about the same price?
[link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXUR78&P=ML]Tower .75[/link]
[link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXKF99&P=ML]Thunder Tiger Pro .61[/link]
[link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDXM4&P=ML]GMS .76[/link]
In stock form these are all faster than a stock AX.55.
If you really want speed, you really should consider some type of tuned exhaust. No matter what engine you chose, a tuned exhaust will make a big difference in speed.
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RE: Help! Need to chose engine.
The Laser Arrow is big and thick so I would get a 60-75 as Still4given mentioned. You are going to want to swing an 11" prop. on that beast.
The 46AX and Jett Stream is more suited to a Whip or Phenom, but you are going to need HORSES on an Arrow.
The 46AX and Jett Stream is more suited to a Whip or Phenom, but you are going to need HORSES on an Arrow.
