ORIGINAL: SpinnerRow
Well, since all of the mufflers, headers and pipes for a DA-50 fit perfectly on a DLE-55, I'd think so. [ul][*] [Chinese Manufactureer] ''Hey, that engine is selling for $349! We can sell one like it (just like it - Okay, exactly like it) for wayyyyy less!'' [/Chinese Manufactureer][*] Lets buy one and reverse engineer it.[*] Resourceful Chinese company manufactures new engine for $18 (or 18 cents - whatever)[*] Engine explodes onto the market for $249 and sells like hot cakes (you know, like some of the yummy ones from iHop).[*] User on RCU creates new thread about this engine. Politics, world events, toenails, nose hair and lip balm are discussed in length![*] Engine gains popularity quickly - ''Man, this little motor is going to make people quit buying glow fuel!'' Glow fuel manufactures starve and have to start selling anit-toejam cream to stay alive...[*] Tower/Hobbico/Great Planes (whoever) arranges a deal to be exclusive USA distribuotor.[*] Massive pissed off hobby shops start browsing around for a new cheaper engine to buy/sell.[*] ''Holy cow! RCU loves this engine, lets buy/sell it!''[*] Go back to step 1 and repeat into infinity and beyond!
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