Originally posted by Shortman
if you can, try and wait for the new BME 55 extreme, its 1 lb lighter than ANY 40cc engine and the strongest
Isn't this comparison a bit of a stretch... 1 lb. lighter than the ANY 40cc available.... The lightest 2.4ci gasser I am aware weighs 2lbs.- 8ozs. stripped.
FPE 2.4 2lbs.- 8ozs. stripped
ZDZ-40 2lbs.-13.76ozs. stripped
BME 50 2lbs.14.5ozs stripped.
Taurus TS-52 3lbs.-1oz.
I don't know the weight of BME-55 but a 30oz engine does'nt seem likely to me... Anyway a lighter engine is not all that IMO... There are many variables that may or may not make a lighter engine more desirable.
Why are there so many people suggesting this is the greatest engine ever, when they have yet to be released, know one has yet. Yes, I realize Keith makes good engines, but come on guys let's wait and see the numbers before we suggest how awesome they are... Hopefully we can expect this new Extreme 55 offers a marked improvement over previous examples, otherwise it's just another good engine.
I'd go with the Taurus 3.2/52cc engine. I've yet to see an engine that out performed one on an even playing field. These are the smoothest running most powerful engines with the most incredible transition you'll ever see run, IMO... And you can get one NOW...
