Go Back  RCU Forums > RC Airplanes > RC Jets
Reload this Page >

K&B engines

Community
Search
Notices
RC Jets Discuss RC jets in this forum plus rc turbines and ducted fan power systems

K&B engines

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-04-2002, 12:06 AM
  #1  
Centralrchobbies
Thread Starter
My Feedback: (7)
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Peoria heights, IL
Posts: 296
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default K&B engines

How does the K&B compare to the OS? I guess what I am saying will I have more dead stick landings with a K&B than OS. Thanks
Old 03-04-2002, 02:25 AM
  #2  
flynfool
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Lufkin, TX
Posts: 40
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default K&B engines

depends on which K&B your talking about,,,,dependability is mostly dependant upon proper tuning, i.e. not running too lean
Old 03-04-2002, 07:59 AM
  #3  
CobraJet
My Feedback: (4)
 
CobraJet's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Parker, CO
Posts: 536
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default K&B engines

jethead,
As far as the OS 91's, you may not have deadsticks! With over two years on my F-15, it has yet to die in the air. Plugs last a long time too.

McCoy MC-9
Tom Cook (JMP) System II bifurcated pipe
Tom Cook (JMP) Inflight mixture control
Always used 5% Magnum Jet Fuel
Twin 12 oz fuel tanks plumbed in parallel with no header tank
Ramtec Fan w/pitot pressure probe
Over 120 flights (~8 minutes each)

Good Luck!
Old 03-04-2002, 12:24 PM
  #4  
geneh-RCU
My Feedback: (6)
 
geneh-RCU's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Madison Al
Posts: 643
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default K&B engines

Get the OS! You may not be able to get a K&B anyway ( Unless it is used). I had a K&B in my F86 and never had a dead stick ( older 7.5 not the 48). I then upgraded to the OS 46VX and it produces more power! I will never go back to the K&B's even though the OS cost more!

Have fun!
Old 03-04-2002, 04:44 PM
  #5  
EASYTIGER
Banned
My Feedback: (119)
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: nyc, NY
Posts: 7,676
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default K&B engines

Stick with the OS. While SOME guys have mastered the K&B's...the vast majority of guys out there who have tried them have had the unpleasant experience of examining the gliding capabilities of thier jets with them.
Ask around, and you will find an OVERWHELMING majority will prefer the OS91.
In the long run, it's a lot cheaper to buy the more expensive OS than it is to trash an airplane when the K&B cuts at an inconvenient moment.
Old 03-04-2002, 04:55 PM
  #6  
Centralrchobbies
Thread Starter
My Feedback: (7)
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Peoria heights, IL
Posts: 296
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default K&B engines

Thanks for the replys I have purchased the OS. Rick

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.