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Old 02-16-2013 | 05:26 PM
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Default RE: Difference between 2 stroke and 4 stroke gass engine


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Hi all.
I have a couple kits that are rated for 90 2 cycle or 1.2 4 cycle nitro. I am thinking about going gas.
It looks like a 20cc 2 cycle gas engine would be equivalent to a 1.2 4 cycle nitro.
I have no experience with gas, so I am not sure what the difference in performance and weight is between gas 2 and 4 cycle.
Is it similar to nitro where a 90 2 cycle is similar to a 1.2 4 cycle nitro?

I did do a search, but could not find anything that would help me.

Thanks
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I would dare say that the gas engine is in a class of its own. But also yes, they can be equal to and similar to 2 cycle and 4 cycle, in power..

Personally if it were me, I would consider a DLE-20 or depending on how deep your pockets are, I would also look at the OS GT 22. But once again depending on the size of the models you have and what their weights are, you may have to consider going with a 30cc gas engine.

I am sure that somebody else will come along that has a lot more knowledge in regards to engine comparisons and make a posting as how all engines can be compared in power.