ORIGINAL: jefflangton
This thread is mis labeled. Not a dle problem its a lazy problem. Zenoah guys get away with it because they dont make much power. A dle55 will waste a gt80 at half throttle.
A VERY bold statement there! Would you care to back that up with some facts? I have both engines. The GT-80 out swings the DLE-55 with a NX 24x10 prop easily running from the same gallon of gasoline/mix.
I would like to see someone show up at a Formula 1 GT-80 class Pylon Race with a DLE-55 ( in any configuration on a spec airframe ) powered plane to compete against the GT-80's. I think you would have to eat your own words.
Granted the GT-80 is heavy and not really suited for 3D but it is a superb engine as is the DLE-55 and both engines have their place as far as application.
Show me a DLE-55 that will turn 11K+ on a APC 18x12 ( and hold together! ) and I will back off my post.