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Old 07-27-2006 | 05:27 PM
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Default RE: 2 stroke vs. 4 stroke engine size selection help !!

Hello; Chiming in on the torque vs. Horsepower debate; What these engines do is provide thrust to propel our planes. Regardless of the HP numbers, it should be available thrust that we are comparing. Other things like easy starting and a nice sound and a usable mid-range and a reliable idle, don't figure in a naked thrust measurement. I prefer four strokes, and would likely go with the Saito 82.