I just got off the phone with the guy from [link=http://www.mecoa.com/rjl/rjl.htm]RJL Engines[/link]. They are out of stock and won't have any more for several weeks. Odds are I won't wait and will end up getting something else. I may try one later down the road, but the plane is built, ready to cover and will be in the air in the next week or so.
As I look at the other engines, several questions come to mind;
What's the difference between and engine that cost $45 and one that cost $110? The rpms aren't usually that much different, the bhp isn't that much different etc. There might be a slight increase, but overall is that little difference worth over 2x the money ?
As an example....
ie;
Magnum XL $44.99
SPECS: Bore: 15mm (.729in)
Stroke: 14mm (.668in)
Displacement: 2.47cc
Practical rpm: 3,000-18,000
Power Output: .45 bhp
Weight w/Muffler: 165g
Recommended Prop size: Break-In: 7x6
Normal Use: 7x6, 8x4
fuel with 5-15% nitromethane
OS CV-A $109.99
SPECS: Displacement: 2.49cc (0.152 cu in)
Bore: 15.2mm (0.598)
Stroke: 13.7mm (0.539)
Output: 0.50 bhp @ 18,000rpm.
Practical rpm: 2,500 - 19,000rpm
Weight: 170g (5.99oz)
Prop: Break in: 7x5.
Sport: 7x5, 7x6, 8x4, 8x6, 9x4.
Aerobatic: 8x4, 8x6
Fuel: 10% to 20% Nitro and 18% Oil content is recommended