First time poster here, long time member. This isn't for a kit per say, but for an ARF. I need help with understanding an engine box. Here's the story....I purchased one of the off-brand 97" GeeBee "Y". It showed up in what I thought (and could still possibly be) outstanding condition. I worked on getting the engine in this weekend, and when completed, it looked horrible. The engine box received with it had down and right thrust built in. So much so, that when mounted correctly, the engine had quite an offset to it making the spinner point nearly 1/4" down, and an undetermined amount to the right. For asthetics, absolutely horrible and about one of the most ridiculous things I've ever seen. I'm using a DL55 on the plane. With the spinner installed, it looked stupid to the point where I couldn't stand looking at it anymore. Yesterday, I removed the engine box and cut/rebuilt it for somewhat better positioning. I think in the process, I've probably ended up screwing something up. I know boxes can be built to compensate for the torque, but since I've changed it, how much am I going to lose as far as when I taxi? If its a matter of applying rudder, no problem...just how much is my concern.

Whats bad about this is that trying to get parts for this model is next to impossible. If I need the wierd angles on the engine box for the torque, I'm pretty much out of luck. Any help is appreciated if someone can help with the design and idea behind the angles on the box. Posting this here because it seems to be more of a builder question than an ARF one. This is my first go round with an engine the size of the DLE55 anyway. I've been smaller nitro up to this point.

Anxiously waiting to either correct my screwup or understand what to do next....I'm not going any further on this bird until I get the box correct.

Thanks-
Joe