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Tower .75
I am getting 12,500 RPM using an APC 12/6 prop and 10% synthetic fuel. Measured thrust is 9 lbs. Motor is installed in CG Tiger 60 and pulls great.
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Tower .75
Richard, thanks for the info. The Tower 75 is an excellent
engine, and definitely has plenty of power. Can't beat the price either. |
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dont forget to look at GMS tach numbers cause they are the ones that make tower moters IDENTICAl
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Tower .75
mmm;), Tower .75 huh! do you guy's think this would be a good engine for my King Kobra w/ tuned pipe?
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Tower .75
YES! Have one with a .61 and pipe, runs great!
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Tower .75
Check the May issue of Model Airplanes New there is a engine comparison and the Tower came 2nd.
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Tower .75: a Powerhouse!!
I ditto the 12,500 with a 12x6 APC! I used 15% Cool Power though.
But I got an unbelievable 14,900 to 15,000 with a 11x7P APC. Checked this twice. I had to richen the low end quite a bit but the engine performs very well. It's a little more touchy than an OS but what a powerhouse and at a very fair price. Bill |
RE: Tower .75: a Powerhouse!!
Just an update & clarification...
I sold my Enforcer without the Tower .75. I bench tested the engine and found out that a 11x7P APC is not the same as a regular 11x7 APC. My Tower .75 repeated the same RPM with a 12x6 puller (12,600) but turned 13500 rpm with a regular 11x7. With the pusher version it turned 14,900. Most-likely, the pitch is different but possibly the "shadow" of the engine and plane cause this difference. Anyone else notice a large difference in the pusher vs. the regular puller configuration ?? Bill ORIGINAL: Bill Yonescu I ditto the 12,500 with a 12x6 APC! I used 15% Cool Power though. But I got an unbelievable 14,900 to 15,000 with a 11x7P APC. Checked this twice. I had to richen the low end quite a bit but the engine performs very well. It's a little more touchy than an OS but what a powerhouse and at a very fair price. Bill |
RE: Tower .75
Some new Tower .75 numbers with and without a Jett-Stream muffler.
all with 15% cool Power. all APC puller props. With Tower 75 muffler 11x7 - 13,500 11x8 - 12,800 12x6 - 12,600 With Jett-Stream Muffler 11x7 - 13,600 - 100 rpm gain 11x8 - 13,150 - 350 rpm gain 12x6 - 13,000 - 400 rpm gain 12x7 - 12,575 - ? didn't test the 12x7 with std muffler. Bil |
RE: Tower .75
Tached mine today 15000+ on a 12.25 x 3.75 on 10% omega, I have 2, one on U CAN DO 46 and the other on a Goldburg Extreme 330, instant throttle response, verticle out of sight in a hurry, and pulls at 10+ lbs.:D:D:D:D
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RE: Tower .75
Interesting news about these engines; I just got one on a whim, and from what you all report, it may not have been a bad one. I will see how it performs on my GP Shoestring .60 with my Arabian Special blend fuel, when I get round to putting it together.
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RE: Tower .75
My TH .75 is turning a APC 12/8 at 11,400 w/Slimline pitts on WC 10%, and this is flying Rpm not peak. My GP Shoestring hauls A** with this set up. I could not ask for any better performance. I have been asked several times about the power plant in my plane. Some people in the club just cannot get over the fact that it is a $85.00 engine from Tower.:D:D
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RE: Tower .75
Has anyone tested this engine with a 3 blade? Not sure what size to use but I just picked up a tower 75 and going to put it on a cmp 50 corsair. Do you think its to much engine for it? Glad to hear the 75 is a great engine.
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RE: Tower .75
I would say it is to much engine for a 50 size model.:D
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RE: Tower .75
If it'll balance and you do not mind a heavy warbird then go for it!
I have run the TH-75 in a Zen-50 pattern plane but that is pretty different than the F4U ;) Why not use a 4 stroker in the Warbird? |
RE: Tower .75
This engine will really wake up a 40 size airplane and make it fun to fly. I have been using the OS 61FX but now I wouldn't swap the Tower 75 for two OS61s. Best engine for the price out there. Only thing I would suggest is to JB Weld the muffler to prevent it from vibrating loose. I do this for the OS too because I have lost the rear portion on one and it cost almost as much for the Rear part of the muffler as the whole 75 engine costs.
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RE: Tower .75
that does it !! I`m adding a tower 75 to my wishlist on the towerhobbies websites. I`m currently flying my harrier 46 on the asp xls 52, and it performes great. I get 13700 on the asp 12,25-3,75, but if I could swing that prop at 15000 it would be even better, right?? Power out of trouble down low is what counts:D
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RE: Tower .75
I just got a Funtana 50X and put a TH 75 on it. I'm using a master airscrew 12X6 prop till it's broken in. 5 tanks on the ground and 7 flights running kinda rich to complete the break-in. I'm getting 11,500 RPM. In the air it is amazing. I putter around at about 1/4 throttle then pull up, give to gas, and do vertical snap rolls while it accellerates straight up. WOW! Idle is OK after some fiddling. Nice engine for the price.
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RE: Tower .75
The 75 likes to be loaded with a little prop the 12.25X3.75 is too small. I tried mine ona a 13X4 but it let it rev up beyond it designed range. I now run a 12.5X6. It will pull a 13X6 but seems to like the smaller prop better. I now have my 75 mounted on a Shrike 40 but haven't put in the air yet. I must say I am a little worried because I don't know if I can handle it.
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