phattalon

This will be my first gasser. I have been reading many other posts about gas conversions. The katana calls for a 50cc engine like the da50 and the bme50. I have seen many good results with conversions in this size. Some being the echo 44, I am told is the same as a bme44, also the stihl 56cc and 60cc. One post was showing a stihl 56cc right in the 3.5lb range with about 30lbs of thrust. I am trying to get some ones oppinion on which one would be a good first motor. I have trying to keep the price down. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Volfy

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I saw a few Echo 50cc chainsaw on Ebay from time to time, and yes it is the same engine as the BME 50. One of them was a brand new powerhead only for less than $200. I came close to snatching up that one, but decided it was too much trouble. I can easily buy a used but not abused G-62 for around $200 and get a CH Synchrospark Quick mount system for a little over $100. IMHO, that is a much easier conversion with the most bang for the buck. With a little work, you can easily get a G-62 to weigh less than 4lbs.

phattalon

Thanks for the information Volfy. It is quite hard around me to find a used g62. No one will give them up, and i dont blame them. My dad has 3 and they run excellent. I am still going to look around here locally because i got the plane for christmas and i have all of the servos laying around and i am trying to keep it as cheap as possible.

4 stroken ron

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I sure would like to find one of those G62s for $200. I have never seen one that cheap.
Ron

plane krazy

Heard lots of good things about the da-50. My buddy Dale swears by them. Has a da-100 in his extra. I just got my katana and plan on putting a da-50 in it. It is a beauty of a plane so go with the best!

okiercer

i bought a g-62 plus a byrons christian eagle for 200 flew great now have it on a ace 120 ultimate okiercer