I have a Fiegao 540s motor on the way. I am planning on putting it on a 3D profile 40 size plane. I would prefer to leave the conventional motor mount intact in case I'm not happy with the electric power. I doubt that will happen but,,, I looked for a clamshell type mount but have not seen what I'm looking for. Ideally, I'd like to have it mount on the rails just like the normal IC engine does. I have seen a lot tyraps used but I expect to pull upwards of 1000 watts and tyraps don't sound appropriate to me.
Any suggestions, ideas, pics???
Motor has no provisions for mounting or screw holes I can use.

Thanks,,,Matt

Tie wraps will work fine if they are large enough. But if you have any amount of flat surface to work with, 2 sided foam tape works very well to keep things in place (keep from sliding)while the tie wraps will hold the motor snug. Just make sure you are not covering up the vents ang check temp often as the tape will melt away. I have an 80 mph wing and the tie wraps are all that hold the motor in.

Joe

Tyraps are fine for smaller motors but this one is in excess of 1000 watts spinning a 14" prop near 10000 rpm. I wouldn't trust it to tyraps! I have worked out a couple pieces of nylon and aluminum that should do the job. They are only on paper at the moment but I should have them done by thursday I hope!
Matt