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Old 11-23-2003 | 08:16 PM
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Default ARF for a 3W48B2?

Can anyone recommend an ARF for this engine? I've done some research, but haven't located anything suitable, eg; a Giant Stinger appears to be under powered with this engine. Can anyone help that has experience with this engine?
Old 11-24-2003 | 09:38 AM
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You may want to try a Lanier 30% Edge
www.lanierrc.com
Old 11-24-2003 | 08:05 PM
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Thanks, but I think that plane will be under powered with a 48cc engine. 3W75 sounds more like it.

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Old 11-24-2003 | 10:07 PM
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That 48cc twin should swing a 24x8 at 6000+
That should be more than enough thrust for the 30% Edge.
It should fly the Sportsman and basic IMAC routines with no problem.
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You should expect the performance of the 3w 48 twin to be similar to the 3w 42 single if not less the twins generate less power than the singles, the prop for the engine will probably be a 22x8 at the best or a 20x10 .
you can use that engine on the Hangar 9 80" Cap or similar planes, at least you will have better results than with the Lanier Edge. JMHO

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Tiago, I didn't believe you until I went to the ZDZ USA distributor and looked up the ZDZ80 single and twin. The single does put out more power.
Twin - http://www.rcshowcase.com/html/engines/zdz80B2.html
Single - http://www.rcshowcase.com/html/engines/zdz80.html

I got my information from the AI site. The 3W-48B2 puts out more power than the 3W-50i.
Lanier says that the engine should be a 3.2 to 4.2 gas. While 3.2 is 52CC, the extra power of the twin (an more torque) should make up the difference. I guess it depends on the manufacturer.

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You should expect the performance of the 3w 48 twin to be similar to the 3w 42 single if not less the twins generate less power than the singles, the prop for the engine will probably be a 22x8 at the best or a 20x10 .
you can use that engine on the Hangar 9 80" Cap or similar planes, at least you will have better results than with the Lanier Edge. JMHO

Tiago Dias

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