Mustangfan, "if it fits inside the cowl" could throw the DA and 3W right out of the market, since both engines are at LEAST .75" wider than a BME.

Also, the rear-facing plugs on the BME are a BIG plus because the rear area of the cowl is wider than the front, and plugs projecting straight out or up or down will hit the sides of the cowling much more quickly than plugs facing aft.

As for "best all around". . . .in MY opinion, since I've owned all three brands and am very familiar with the shortcomings and limitations of each. . I'd have to say YES. . the BME is the best all-around engine in it's size range, easily making as much power as it's competitors, being as tractible adn smooth int he mid-range as either of it's competitors, saving 2 lbs of weight, costing the same, and with design features and considerations that make it a more user-friendly engine in some cases.

People will always argue over which is "Best". . . now, though, instead of the same old same old, we have the BME. directing a lot of energy and design perfection into the smallest, lightest, most powerful (yes I said that) and best designed engine in it's class.

Anyone want a DA150????? mine is for sale in the "Classified" section.