Ok lets get back to the engine debat.

I was wondering what the people that have the 160 are using for a prop.


Ron

MHester,

I really don't read Troy that way. True, he is sponsered by YS, JR and Morgan Fuel and he feels they are all very good for his style of flying. That being said, he is also a mechanical engineer and from what I have seen he takes most everything with a bit of skepticism until it proves itself.

As far as him touting the YS 160DZ, I have watched him fly models with a 160DZ that has between 500 and 600 flights on it. It still pulls like gang busters and it never quits unless he runs it out of fuel. Why would he not like it? What's not to like? What should he say, it's only good if you know how to set it up? That goes without saying. They are all a pain in the neck if you don't know their idiosyncricies.

I would rather have one of the top flyers in the country giving us his side of the story than never saying anything and letting us sweat it out and find out for ourselves.

Sam

Anyone got a real idea of the cost of this mill from a competitive distributor and will it fit in the 140 saddle much the same way the 140 fits the 120 mounts.

YS 160 DZ is a direct replacement for 140.

Probably the best place to buy 160 DZ is Central Hobbies.
Call or email them for pricing. Estimate is the same 140 DZ used to be last year, around 600-650 USD.

One comment about the discussion above:
I read Mike's comments so that there are choices. You do not need to have a YS. It is not a single path given from above.
Whoever himself feels a need for a YS, get one. BUT, get it only after you have established the need YOURSELF, not to follow someone.
I myself do not need the handicap. I like to fly more than to fiddle with engines. And I have experience on YS 4C:s since 1990.
I have many, many reasons to justify using a 2C engine myself, but YS converts have theirs as well.

There is no winner i this debate, except maybe a beginner if he (she) reads this advice:

Whaever the technology (OS, Webra, Mintor 2C, YS 4C, gas, electric etc.) buy technology that is supported locally. The best thing is to have fellow pattern flyers who can help you with your problems. I have needed help with OS 140 RX and Mintor 170 but have been able to help people as well.

ini

Engine Comparison:

YS 160 DZ

APC 17x12 @ 8600 - 8800 rpm
- YS plug
- NMP (Central Hobbies) new DZ style header
- ES DZ pipe with the 5/8" aluminum insert
- Cool Power 30% nitro Heli mix


OS 160 FX

APC 18x12 @ 8000 - 8200 rpm*
- OS 8 plug
- Mueller header w/ aerobob Soft Coupler
- Aeroslave CF pipe 24"
- FAI Fuel 0% nitro w/ 5% Acetone

*prop changed to reflect same "12 Pitch" for comparison.
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Schpankme


“People’s attentions are drawn by two things, the elegant and the unsightly. Take it from me, your plane is getting plenty of attention!” - LA Capps

Are the Hyde YS140AR and ARA mounts suitable to use with the 160DZ? I presume they are since there is no new Hyde mount avialble to my knowledge.

regards

Stephen