46FX vs 50SX
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46FX vs 50SX
Has anyone had experience with these two engines.(46FX and 50SX) I have a 40-46 size 3D fun fly with no engine. The 50SX looks like a deffinite winner on paper , but I've never even seen one. Is the SX worth the extra $$.
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46FX vs 50SX
I have both engines. The 50SX is stronger and in my opinion, if I had a choice, I would go with the 50. I am thinking about replacing the 46 with a 50 that I have on my Big Stik. Shop around. You should be able to get one for $146.00 or less.
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I've been flying for just over a year now and every time I go to the field I STILL get questions about which motor Im running cause of the scream and power I get from mine. There are ALWAYS 2 or 3 46's flying also and usually impressed. I ABSOLUTELY love the 50. It LOVES fun-fly props and still always very good speed.
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46FX vs 50SX
The 50 has slightly more displacement and noticably more power and is ringed. The 46 is abc. They are virtually identical in dimention. Mine turns a 12x4 Zinger at 12500 on 15% Powermaster.
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46FX vs 50SX
I have both and think the 50SX is the greatest. I put an Ultra Thrust (UT) muffler on it. Before I had the UT installed and with a stock muffler APC 12.25 X 3.75 I was seeing RPS at 12500 /w Wildcat extra Premiun 15% nitro 18% oil. Mine has 5 gallons of fuel run thru it. I think it's about broke in! This motor has real power.
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46FX vs 50SX
i dont have experience with a 50sx but i have a 46fx with a tower hobbies .46 muffler which closely resembles the ultra thrust muffler but for something like 12.99. It really pulls with that muffler on it, i'd be curious to compare it to a 50sx with a stock muffler.