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Old 07-30-2007 | 08:37 AM
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cmoulder
 
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Default RE: Venus II


ORIGINAL: FlorAngelica

Looking for your opinion:
I already have a Saito 150 engine and was wondering if it could properly fit on the Venus II or in the Excelleron 90, or it will be too large (heavy) for any of them?
Does anyone have experience with this engine in any of these two airplanes?
Thanks in advance.....

I don't see why not. Weight-wise it is similar to the OS 120. But the fuel tank would require some thought, because 1) the 150 fuel consumption would require something like a 20 oz tank -- and Saito fuel consumption is ususally higher than other 4-strokes -- and 2) such a large fuel load would almost require that the tank be mounted at the CG, which would in turn require a fuel pump of some sort.