I know this is an ARF/RTF forum but I think some of you know the answer to my question.

I'm trying to side mount a Thunder Tiger Pro 46 onto my Sig MidStar 40. The stock muffler does not clear the fuselage at the bottom. What is the best way to make this work?

1)use different muffler?
2) mount the engine about 75 degrees or maybe 105 degree's off vertical?
3) reshape the bottom of the fuselage?
4) or drop the engine below the thrust line just enough to clear?

What would happen if the engine was say 1/2" below the thrust line?

striker