ORIGINAL: F-4
Matt,
I followed the old thread on the Syssa 180, where you were adapting that engine to pattern. Understand that Syssa is coming out with an improved version that addresses some of the issues, relative to pattern, that were identified. That aside, how does the 33 GT perform as a pattern engine? Thanks
John
It's a 2 stroke engine that benefits from a pipe. It is the very best 2 stroke powerplant for pattern, bar none. It has similar power to the defacto standard YS 4 strokes, both the 170 and 175, turning the same props at very comparable RPM. The mid range tork is the best of any 2 stroke I have ever tested, gas or glow, in this size, for pattern use. Again, my benchmark is the venerable YS 4 stroke and this 2 stroke has the necessary beans. Must use a pipe. I've said this a bunch of times in the past in various threads. Let me recommend that you get one and see for yourself.
The only thing missing is the rear exhaust porting which I hope to see soon. But I'd bet OS will jack the price up too, just as DLE did with their 35cc RA
Edit: I have also used the DLE55 for pattern and this is, by far, the best powerplant I have ever used or tried in a pattern plane. But it also has 60% greater displacement and 20% greater weight (at least my lightened version has that weight). It should not be confused with and be considered in the 30cc class of powerplants tho