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Engine for TFGS P-51 - 2/21/2012 11:39 PM

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Which engine would allow for the least amount of cowl cutting? I know a G45 with a prop extension only needs a couple of holes for the carb and spark plug wire. Is this the best choice available? (No electric motors please)

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RE: Engine for TFGS P-51 - 2/22/2012 12:08 AM

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you need a rear mounted carb like on he DLEs and DAs I believe. The only holes required would be for the muffler. In the pic you will see 2 TFGS P51s, the B model has the G62 and side carb and muffler, the D moel has rear card and a Pitts style muffler soon to be mounted

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RE: Engine for TFGS P-51 - 2/22/2012 12:10 AM

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DA50 or DLE55 with JTEC P-51 specific muffler. Only cowl openings required are for muffler exhaust tubes on the bottom and airflow for cooling.

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RE: Engine for TFGS P-51 - 2/22/2012 12:30 AM

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The head or plug doesn't pop out on the DA?

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RE: Engine for TFGS P-51 - 2/22/2012 1:02 AM

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You're right, the head and plug do stick out a bit. But it's pretty hard to cool engines in a P-51 with just the chin scoop opening. I think the only gas engine in the 50cc size that completely fits is the Revolution 52cc. I started out with that but read to many horror stories about overheating so I switched to the DA50. Here's a picture of mine to get an idea of how much the head/plug cap stick out.

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RE: Engine for TFGS P-51 - 2/22/2012 1:28 AM

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Just a thought. If you wanted to go with the DA50, Sierra makes prop extensions (1 1/4 and 1 3/4) for the DA50. That might push the head far enough back to hide the head completely.

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RE: Engine for TFGS P-51 - 2/22/2012 2:18 PM

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Will a DA60 fit in this plane without having to cut open the sides of the cowling? I know holes will be required in the bottom for the muffler and cylinder head.

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RE: Engine for TFGS P-51 - 2/22/2012 3:52 PM

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Can't say for sure on the DA60. I can tell you that a DA50 with a JTEC P-51 specific muffler fits in the cowl without opening up the sides. The DA50 is 81.7 mm (3.22") wide. Couldn't find any mechanical dimensions for the DA60.

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RE: Engine for TFGS P-51 - 2/22/2012 4:12 PM

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Okay found a mechanical for the DA60. Width is 3.147". Looks like it should fit. And JTEC has the specific P-51 muffler for the DA60. You should probably check the length as well to be sure.

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RE: Engine for TFGS P-51 - 3/16/2012 6:14 AM

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Kinda looks like this thread don't have much intrest at this point but here goes.

Engine is DLE 55 with J-tech in cowl muffler. Leroy

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RE: Engine for TFGS P-51 - 3/16/2012 6:02 PM

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If you want the most power, here is how a Husqvarna 4.4 ( 73cc ) fits. Homemade muffler.

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