ORIGINAL: arobatx
We can compare performance, or weight. Since we all want to compare both, we have to equip the compared engines the same...weight without muffler, but with ignition, properly timed, same prop, same day, same gas/oil, and run em without muffler at all to get data. Everyone uses different exhausts, different batteries, switches...etc. So leave all that out. This is why Ralph and others of us speak up during these comparisons...just making the comparison useful. I've never seen anyone convert a top brand EI engine to mag, in order to compare it to the performance and weight of a Zenoah....hmmmm
I believe I gave accurate answers, based on the information given in the thread starters opening comments. I believe the scenario I gave, why someone would want an SPE 26 over an unmodified G26 was accurate. Now, I am supposed to be the bad guy, because you guy's are changing the ground rules without telling anyone. The person that started the thread did not make comments on an engine with EI, or any other modifications. He specified that it had a magnito. If you wanted to say, "now, if you really want a sweet engine, convert it to EI and get rid of all that unnecessary weight", now that would be different. Your information is good, but the presentation confuses the opening of the thread, in my opinion. Sorry if this ruffles anyone's feathers. I am not a bad guy!