cbrniner

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Hello , Just got my Funtana 90 today and I am trying to figure which engine is better ...Saito 120 or YS 110 ? and where can I buy either at a good price? Also I know the YS will fit without moding the blindnuts or firewall in anyway , will the Saito fit as well ????

Thanks Todd in Vegas

KennyH

Hello Todd,

I am running the Saito 100 in my Funtana and at the moment I am wishing for a bit more power. To be fair I am gonna wait a bit longer and let the engine finish breaking in and see if the power I have been reading about shows up with the other guys running the 100. I still have a few weight issues to deal with too.

To answer your questions, Tower Hobbies is going to have the YS engines in stock next month and Horizon hobbies carries the Saito engines.

I have read every post in the other thread on the Funtana 90 and the popular opinion is to go with the YS 110 if you have to buy a engine anyway. The Saito 120 is alot heavier with very little power gain.

I can't tell you about the mounting issues. I don't have the Saito 120. Sorry

I would suggest you read the other thread about the Funtana completely through before you get into building yours. There are alot of good suggestions from experienced 3D fliers in the thread and also some crash reports on things that have gone wrong on some of the other guys birds. It can't hurt and only takes about 3 days to get through them all, but I promise you gain alot of good advice if you do.

Good luck on your Funtana

Kenny H

evfast

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go with the YS

ptgarcia

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Go YS. The Saito will require a new mount or relocation of the stock beam mount (the blind nuts are pre-installed). Also, the Saito 120's thrust plate will stick out about 1/4" further than the manuals recommended distance. After mounting a Saito 180 in mine (I already had the engine) if I were to buy a new engine for it I would go with the YS 110. Good luck!

flying klown

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Make sure you have all your ribs and make sure your ribs are not cracked!

watso

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stay with alow pitch prop also. like a four pitch. a high pitch prop like an 8 could tear the wings clear of this plane if your not carefull. good luck

MinnFlyer

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I used the YS 110 for the RCU Review, and it was an outstanding choice.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/a...article_id=373

cbrniner

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Well Thank you everyone for your replys , I am set on going with the YS ..where online can I find one to order as no LHS in my area carry them , also I have lurked here for a bit of time and so glad you guys are around for great info......was dissapointed this morning when I opened the box to start getting it ready and thank whoever for this forum as during my inspection guess what ? 3 cracked ribs (spars) ..damn LHS doesnt open for another hour and half but its a good thing they had two more there ...will inspect before I leave the LHS this time ...again thanks for all the info ...and do you think 5625s and 5645s are too much servo ? was going to 5475 but servo city is out of them .....would love your input ..

Todd in Vegas

ElectRick

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Make sure there are no hidden explosive charges in your wings. They could be disguised as a fifth, sixth, or seventh wing rib.




Rick

ptgarcia

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The Hitec 5625's and 5645's will be a great servo for this plane...good luck!

DTB

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I think so also, I ordered HS-5645MG all around except throttle (HS-85 here). www.Donalds-hobby.com has a special going on right now. (4) 5645MG for $189.99 with shipping included. That comes out to be $47.50 per servo. Normally these servos are $55.99 each plus shipping. Mine are on their way now.

The Digital HS-5645MG have 168oz torque @ 6.0V. If everything in the wing is in order, then this should handle and hold great. I plan to put some thin CA in a few key points around the servo tray in the wings to make sure that it is strong or at least try to make it stronger.

Crash-N-Burn- inactive

I hear YS is good, but the Saito is my choice....

I have the 120 and loads of power....
yes, I did rework the firewall, but it worked out for the best,
now I have absolutely no excessive vibration at any rpm.... very cool....
I used the DuBro Shock mounts and fiberglassed inside the
engine area and the landing gear mount...

I have installed: JR 5625's in wings and elevator, 5645's in rudder and throttle.
a Slimline Pitts Smoke Exhaust and Sullivan Skywritter, On-board Glow,
Fibrelite Landing Gear and Mejzlik 16x8 Carbon Fiber Prop with Tru-turn Spinner.
I am using the new Multiplex Evo 9 synthesized radio and receiver and love it......

Seriously, read other posts, you will find many people discussing
their problems with construction issues and how to resolve them. I know it helped me....

E*nealio

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Get the YS from Central Hobbies! I got mine for $334. At the time tower had theirs for $410. I believe it is lower but im pretty sure its around the same! I was going to visit central hobbies while in montana but didnt have a chance and pick up some CF pushrods but ran out of time! Good luck!!

MOJO65-9or10

Hey bud, You can't make a mistake by purchasing the YS110. It is great for the funtana. I have a saito 150 on mine and it works just fine also. Even though I guess the 150 weighs a bit more the plane still floats right in. I keep on overshooting my landings with it.
Dave