ORIGINAL: FlyEng
MTK,
I can't wait. The power the Syssa puts out is awesome as you've determined and reported. I really like where you challenged someone to buy it and test it after they said there was no way to get the results you got. That's awesome. I think we met once many years ago down here in District 3. Probably at Ocala but maybe at one of the other meets. I was doing sportsman at the time and was asking lots of questions. I haven't competed for quite awhile but will again soon.
I just need the engine and accessories. I'm sure Todd still has his hands full getting caught up so I'm okay with it. It's only been since Christmas on the engine order. He spoke at length to my wife when she placed the order. It's hard to get her talking to anyone in the hobby let alone an RC manufacturer. Sounds like his likability and product will take him a long way.
Actually, I think he has just about caught up on his back orders. Maybe even has Ed Alt's engine ready. That engine was a complete special with reduced exhaust timing to try and take advantage of torque at lower rpm. It's an experiment worth trying and is specific to pattern wants (not needs, just wants).
Make no mistake though, the engine performs great for pattern needs as is. Propping it to around 8K will let the engine work well. True, I am running it at around 7500 with larger props but the engine is intended to run higher rpm than that. Let me wring mine out at 7500 for a frame of reference.
The last remaining item it needs for pattern is the adapter for a nose ring. This item has been designed and will be a simple add-on item on an existing engine.
MattK