capthis

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If I were choosing between the 26gt, and the 35gt I would get the 35 hands down. I think the 26 would fly the plane, but not much else. 35cc is marginal power IMO for a plane of this size. I would look at getting a lightweight 45-46cc engine for this plane. Plus that 35cc is pretty heavy for the displacement again IMO.

the iceman

what is an imo?

bugleboy

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"In My Opinion"

the iceman

ooo what gasoline engine do u suggested for this plane

bugleboy

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I am going to purchase a Brillelli 46GT. My Extra is getting close to being completed.

the iceman

where are you buying that engine from and how much does it weight

LookNatU2

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I got my Brillelli 46 GT from http://brillelli.com/brillelli_engines.htm
its a great match for this plane .. awesome power with a Xoar 22x8 prop
this engine could easily hover a 15lbs plane. Hovers my 14lbs Extra 330 at 1/3 throttle.
Dont get much better then that.

the iceman

can u take some pictures of the engine in the cowl, if not can u tell me how much of the cowl u had to cut to fit the engine in. btw did u use a pull pull tail?

capthis

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Hey Iceman, not to be rude but most of your questions so far have been answered previously in the thread. I have read through it a couple of times myself just to be sure I didn't miss anything. There's a lot of good info already here.

the iceman

i now but im planing to get the brillelli as well so i just wanna know the details of what he did

LookNatU2

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Here's a few pic's, added the wheel pants back on cuz this motor has way more power then then i expected and the 3.5oz of the wheel pants dont matter.

the iceman

thanks very much for the pictures, which ignition did u get with your engine? and did u use an aluminum spinner i can't tell from the pics, again thank you

LookNatU2

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CH ign, i opted for the syncro module. starts easier and runs smoother.

cje0114

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I just ordered this airplane for a winter project, and was going to use the Brillelli 46. Now Scott goes and offically announces the new 50cc. Will this plane handle all that power? It's only 3 ounces heavier then the 46.

Here's a link.
http://brillelli.com/brillelli_engines_009.htm

Chris

LookNatU2

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The Brillelli 46 is way more then enough for this Extra 330. Yes i think it could handle the 50. The only way i'd even think of placing a 50cc on this plane is if later i wanted to use the 50cc for another project.

cje0114

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That's why I would get it. Plus it's only an extra $100.00 over the 46.

Chris

LookNatU2

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Well, there you go.. Let us know how it goes. Should be a real stump puller for sure.

LUDS96

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The 46 is 2.8 cubic inch. My 3250 super tiger is 1.98 pulls it right along. I think the 50 would be a bit of over kill. That from a firm believer in more's law. The Plane was designed for Glow. Like the GP Giles 202. So many overpowered them and most of them had disastrious results.

Revor bro 52

cje0114

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Well, I know of a few guys running DA50's on the H9 260 with no problems. That and the GB 330 are pretty much in the same size class. Besides, full throttle would only be reserved for some insane hover pull outs and verticle climbs.

I don't see any problem now that I think about it.

Chris

the iceman

does any know what the difference between the bissonn muffler and a tune pipe if so can u tell me the difference and if it is worth it?

LUDS96

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http://www.macspro.com/tunedpipes.asp Go to the Macs site for alot of what you would need to know about tuned pipes. A Bisson muffler is pitts style muffler with two down pipes. A Tuned pipe adjust for the sound pulse from the exhaust opening to bounce off the back of the pipe to send a pressure wave back into the combustion chamber to increase compression of the air fuel mixture.

Revor bro 52

lippucci

Nice information post on tuned pipes LUDS96.

Some suggestions for anyone who has a GB Extra 330.

lippucci

about the goof LUDS & others.

lippucci

Sorry about the goofs luds & others. Old age I guess. Have had at least 100 flights with my 330. Using a Saito 1.80 FS. Adequate power but no big deal. Don't know if CG has changed the wheels, but if not, repace them..originals are junk. Make sure you reseal the covering seams before your first flight & about every 20 flights thereafter. It easily done with a hot iron. Clean with a good window wash fluid first. The reseal will prevent an impossible reseal if not done. Also, Monocote the inside leading edge of the landing gear cover. This will prevent exhaust from parting the film. Most important, discard the provided bolts which hold the landing gear in place. I had a rough landing with a cross wind & tore up the gear & some of the fuse. No major damage but it could have been prevented if I used break away nylon bolts. Have used nylon on my other 1/4 scales & they work fine. I used !/4 ply with blind nuts on the inside & bolted from the outside. Easy to remove the gear if necessary. Hope I have helped.

cje0114

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I'm starting to shop around for parts for my new E330. The first thing on my list is servos. I'm thinking about Futaba S3050's for all surfaces. 4 aileron, 2 elevator, and two rudder. I may go with 1 higher torque servo on the rudder for a push pull set up. Has anyone done that yet, and how will it work out for high stress 3D flying.

Chris