Gas Engine Question
 

I would like to here some input as to whether a First Place 3.2 ci 52 cc Engine is superior to the Fuji 3.8 ci 62 cc Engine other than cc's. I know the First Place Engine costs more, but does that make it better? If you have either of these engines or have knowledge about these two Gassers let me hear it, PLEASE!!! I'm putting the Engine in a TOC1 30% Yak 54.

Thanks,

Gibbs

RE: Gas Engine Question
 

There is a lot of good engines out there, any particular reason for the limited choices?
Which ever one has the best power to weight ratio will be best for that particular plane.

RE: Gas Engine Question
 

I do not have either engine.

The FPE 3.2 is almost identical to the Fox 3.2 engine. I DO have a Fox 3.2

My friend has the FPE 3.2 and I have the Fox 3.2 I would bet money that they use the same exact cylinder/piston assembly. If you took the cylinders off and put them side by side on the table--I can't see a difference.

My point is--I'll bet the Fox 3.2 runs about the same as the FPE 3.2 They are both Sachs cylinders--based off industrial chainsaw engines.

My Fox 3.2 turns an NX 22-8 at 7300RPM at 5000' elevation.

Never seen a Fuji 64.

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For general reliability concerns, especially in the ignition and RF areas, both the Fox and the First Place are superior to the Fuji line. Do a search for problems with each engine type and see which comes up with the most user issues. You'll put the Fuji line to bed.

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i would not say put the fuji line to bed. but i have one of the 32cc fuji and like it a lot never had a problem with it. its the mag version and it hand flips very easy.but as for any other engines i dont know i only have one other gas and its a birille 46 cc and was hard to start at first but is becomeing easyer to start.i have not delt with an EI engines all i have is mag.hope this helps you it all comes down to what you will be happy with. but some other engines you might want to look at is desert aircraft. zenoa. or even brisson they are all good engines.

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I am relatively new to gas, only "switched" less than a year ago. My first engine was FPE 3.2 and it is in a SIG Sundancer biplane. At first, it ran rough, burbled a lot in the air and was hard to get adjusted. It spewed black goo all over the plane (as I subsequently learned is normal for new engines).

For the past 6-9 months, the 3.2 has run about as perfect as one would want. It flys the Sundancer around like the wind tossing a rag doll. It turns about 6600rpm with a Bolly wood 22X8 prop; the idle is very steady and the transition is the most responsive of 4 gassers I now own. In fact, the transition is instantaneous.

There are at least two other FPE 3.2s at our field and from my observation, they are reliable and run very well.

Hope this helps.

Larry

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Thank you guys for the feedback. I wanted a DA 50 but don't want to have to spend the extra money. I can get the FPE 3.2 new in box with standard muffler for $400.00. The Fuji 64 is $369.99 but I didn't know about how good they are. I think unless I hear any negative remarks on the FPE 3.2 I'm going to get it. Again thanks, it's appreciated!

Gibbs

RE: Gas Engine Question
 

Most of the 30% yaks are comming it at 18 plus pounds. This is the high end for a 50. I have flown one with a DA/pits combo it has good vertical. I have flown one with a Brison 3.2/pitts it has ok vertical, and I have flown one with a Brison 4.2/B&B it has outrageous power. Based on this I put a G62 converted to E.I. in mine. Will maiden this weekend.

Mark