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Old 03-17-2008 | 08:47 PM
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I want to buy this arf kit but dont know what emgine size should i pick i see that they say it uses a .52 Cu what size is this.

Can someone verify wich engine should i use.



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Old 03-17-2008 | 09:01 PM
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I wouldn't use anything smaller than a 70 4-stroke in a plane this size, but that is me. I figure a little more power gets you out of more trouble than it gets you into.
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If you look at the listing at Raidentech, it says 4c .52ci . That means a four stroke .52 is recommended for this Super Cub. I think that is about the right size for the model. A Cub isn't designed to be flown very fast and a >52 to .60 four stroke engine is just about right for this combo.
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tks for help.
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The cub will fly with a wide range of motors. A 4c means four cycle and 2c means 2 cycle ( 2stroke). 2 strokes make more power for there size and cost less, but 4 strokes sound better and use less gas, and swing a bigger prop which means take off and climb better. All that being said most cubs that size use a 4 stroke. I fly mine with a saito .65 4stroke and it has plenty of power. Any thing bigger is a waiste unless you will shorten the wing and modify the plane for the bigger motor, and there are better planes than a cub for that type of flying. If cheap is your goal, use a .45 2 stroke, other wize a slightly larger 2 stroke ( 50-65). Just my opinion, others may differ
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ORIGINAL: recasa61

I want to buy this arf kit but dont know what emgine size should i pick i see that they say it uses a .52 Cu what size is this.

Can someone verify wich engine should i use.



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http://www.raidentech.com/suj3cubnigas.html


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You will find the engine you need at this URL: http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/210980.asp

I have owned several of these engines and each one was a great runner.


Ed Cregger

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