ORIGINAL: oldtimer4759
my main thing, was only to see if there is much difference between them, eg, RCG and RCGF, from what I can find out one is the brand they send to USA the other is the brand they send elsewhere, is it the same with DLE and DLA, it is all very confusing.
Some of the threads are people having problems, not much is said about an engine if you are happy with it.
Oldtimer.
Hi Oldtimer,
As I think I said in the beginning, ask 3 people this question and you are likely to get 33 opinions
Personally, I put very little credence in the theory that engines from the same manufacturer that are sold under two trading names are different depending on where they are sold.
This applies to RCG and RCGF - they lok identical, come in an identical box and have the same manual.
In these times of smaller and smaller hobby budgets and ruthless competition, I cannot believe any manufacturer woudl volunarily maintain multiple sets of stock depending on the market area.
In regards to the DLE engines sold through Western Australia, they have long ago proven themselves to be solid engines with top rate support.
I know little about DLA except they are running seriously aggressive marketing and claim to be identical to DLE. I don't think there are enough of them out there to prove that claim either right or wrong.
Again, if you are able to carry out your own maintenance on a small 2-stroke engine, go by budget. If you need top reliability and longevity, try to buy the best brand there is.
Competition will tell you that you tend to get what you pay for these days