i would not say put the fuji line to bed. but i have one of the 32cc fuji and like it a lot never had a problem with it. its the mag version and it hand flips very easy.but as for any other engines i dont know i only have one other gas and its a birille 46 cc and was hard to start at first but is becomeing easyer to start.i have not delt with an EI engines all i have is mag.hope this helps you it all comes down to what you will be happy with. but some other engines you might want to look at is desert aircraft. zenoa. or even brisson they are all good engines.