Aviastar 46?
I'm building a big twin engine plane but I'm trying not to break the bank here so I'm thinking about picking up two Aviastar 46's for $100 total. If I were to go with OS I could easily spend $300 for the same size. Aviastar engines haul ***** as I hear but does anybody know about the reliability? With the plane I'm building if one engine goes out you're done, end of story. So I'm looking for reliability in the full throttle range. I looked through the reviews here on rcu and one guy said the engine was great other guy said low end and transition was terrible and the engine just cut out every time. Is the .53 more reliable? I don't mind spending an extra $20 for a bigger more reliable engine but it's just the 46 with a longer stroke I think. Any other engine suggestions would be nice. Recommended engine sizes are .40-.60 two stroke. Power isn't really a problem I hear it flies great on 40's and I build light. Might try 4 strokes but that would probably be too spendy.