ORIGINAL: Old Larry
Thanks for the replies. I was flying a Falcon 56 until I got into a head-on with another r/c plane and now I want to move to a sport plane. There was nothing left and we must have hit spinner to spinner because my SuperTiger had the crankshaft pushed out the back of the engine and the only parts I salvaged where the wheels and tires. So I'm looking for a new engine and that sport plane.
Are used engines a big risk or do these engine rebuild easily? I think I should have asked that in my original question.
------------
Old Larry, if you have already become acclimated to Super Tigre engines, the only sensible choice would be another Super Tigre engine. They are still well made, even in China, and they still represent a terrific value for someone that is used to the drill of running and tuning them (really not much of a drill - is it? <G>
.
OS makes great engines. I buy OS just about as often as any other brand these days. But I do buy other brands as well. The Sanye made OS clones (ASP/Magnum/SC) are fine engines and you are already used to them via the Super Tigre experience. They will let you save a few bucks over OS - but not over Super Tigre.
Enya engines are on their way back to popularity, but they are slightly costly. On the other hand, they nearly last forever, like a Super Tigre.
Maybe it is time for a four-stroke. What do you think? The Sanye made four-strokes are good buys, but if you want to treat yourself to a bit of luxury, the Saito and OS four-strokes are great too. I'm on mostly a Saito binge right now. They are a unique experience and their support in the USA is superb. As is Magnum's support and OS as well.
It is difficult to name a bad engine brand today. We lived in good times.
Ed Cregger