Hobbsy

My Feedback: (102)

Your home moded elbow looks great, I may try that using 50 amps on the welder. I have two of the elbows so if I blow one a way it won't matter a whole lot.

SrTelemaster150

I tried using the aluminum Turboheader 90* adapter but it kept tightening itself into the head. (threads stretching?) It would end up getting into the cowl. It also seemed to kill power output, but that isn't certain as the engine had some issues that were corrected before I ran it with the modified elbow.

Hobbsy

My Feedback: (102)

I tried it with my rig too, places the phlange too close to the engine, it would be ideal if I can trim the phlange and get it to fit. I'll most likely just use the TH anyway.

Nitrovein

I did some testing on elbows with sharp corners and they all hurt power and increased heat in the engine by a lot.
Even minor cleaning work inside the elbow helped, but I don't touch them if I don't need too.

blw

My Feedback: (3)

Nice work, Dan.

The dropped engine? It wasn't a Saito but a brand new Evolution 2 stroke. Those things just make a dull 'thunk' sound when they hit linoleum. Told my boss and ordered a new cylinder head, new backplate with remote needle valve mount, and a new high speed needle.

SrTelemaster150

A smooth 90* pipe bend doesn't impede flow as long as it isn't swept too small.

My elbow mod was done by notching & bending with the inside weld beads smoothed.

The machined 90* adapters have horrible sharp corners.

SrTelemaster150

That's what you get for going to "the dark side"!

Nitrovein

Yeah, I meant the sharp machined one, not yours that looks fine.

latch

My Feedback: (1)

I have a Saito 180 and I need to use an adapter to exit the cowl. Does anyone know if the larger OS engines use the same pipe thread. They sell a nice 60 degree adapter that looks like it would work for me.I'm just not sure if the thread and diameter are compatible.

the pope

I dont think so . R u trying to mix and match exhausts ? Maybe a turbo adapter will work . Check out the turbo headers website or here http://www.christiantraders.com.au/e...ion-chart.html . Cheers

spaceworm

Take a look here: http://www.justengines.co.uk/acatalo...Manifolds.html

Good luck.

Rudolph Hart

That's a nice looking elbow sr i like the colour it went too.

Dave a mate used two of those elbows on a sidemounted 125 and both failed at the sharp shoulder where the thread stops.

FlyerInOKC

My Feedback: (6)

I got a Saito .80 in a SIG 1/5th Cub and used the 90 degree adapter from a Saito twin with the stock pipe to get the exhaust to exit like this.

SrTelemaster150

I'm putting an FA-115 in my 1/5 scale Worldmodels J-3.

Hyjinx

Hey All
New to forums but not Saitos. 56/62/65/72/three 80's/100/120gas/325radial and one o.s.160 flat twin that could be pried out from under me for a 1/4 scale world models j cub i have all but lost interest in. can i be a clubbie too

FlyerInOKC

My Feedback: (6)

Are your .80s the old white/blue box .80s? That is what I have in my SIG 1/5 Cub it was a real pain to get in without extending the nose. Are their any quirks with your engines?

Mike

FNQFLYER

Senr Tele, any deviation from a straight line will "impede" flow or a gas or liquid. It will cause variations in both pressure and volume through the deviation. Though for all that the differences measured here (for sports flying) aren't worth considering.

SrTelemaster150

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Adding length, even if it adds some bends can actually increase flow through an increase in velocity. Case in point, modern EFI intake manifold & exhaust headers. While short straight exhaust pipes/short intake runners may increase HP @ a specific high RPM range, the torque lost throughout the rest
t of the RPM range can reduce performance.

Rudolph Hart

Sweet as brother that's tucked away and tidy.Do you think sr will ever get his..and bolt the 115 on to the cub??

Trev gas flow is really important when you are breathing alcohol mate,it got to plus 40c here today so i had a few to cool down.

SrTelemaster150

I have the FA-115 in hand.

I had already mounted the FA-91S in my Cub W/similar results as shown for the FA-80 with only the rockers poking through. (although I opened up the cowl at the bottom rear for air to exit for better cooling) They are identical in physical size & footprint..

The FA-115 only differs in being 2mm taller than the FA=91S & there is a larger carburetor adding 1mm to the length at the back. It has the exact same footprint as both the FA-80 & FA-91S. That is why I chose to upgrade from the FA-91S. The 46 gr more weight will probably be beneficial to balance due to the short nose moment of the Cub air frame..

blw

My Feedback: (3)

If we are comparing similar 2 strokes you'll lose the argument a lot of the time. They're great little 2 strokes for the job. I've bought 8 of them over time. The little .45 is even better.

FNQFLYER

Snr Tele, Benoulli's Theorem (venturi's), 1/4 wave theory etc are all part of performance as is pipe diameter and length. point I was raising (obtusely) was none of it is really applicable to the sports application of our "hobby". However I will point out (and this is from experience) the sharper the deviation from the straight path, the greater increase in localised temperature in that area. Have a look at the current crop of Saito and YS muffler systems. When we race we usually take the mufflers off (noise is great) and run the exhaust straight out the stub, but I have not experienced an appreciable increase of RPM by doing it

the pope

How does Bernoulli's Theorem apply to a crack pipe . I need science to help me with my everyday life . Cheers the pope

Hyjinx

Good morning all
I have a 3.25 r heading my way. Anyone ever vent the rocker covers to prevent oil build up after use between uses?

SrTelemaster150

2-stroke are the "dark side!