Would this make a good C/L engine?

More power then a LA .46?

Thanks Greg for the feed back.
I am looking for more power, just hate to go to a $300 engine. I love them blue engines!

I have been looking at the ST's but not sure they are worth the $$$. Seem like you have to rework them. I may wind up getting one if I can find a used one at a fair price.

Paul,
I don't what your plan is but you might stick with the LA46 and go to a smaller plane. I have seen a lot of good flights by the Vector 40 (Randys design) using the LA46. Cheers

Thanks guys for the info. I have a few LA 40's and 46's and I love them one flip starts and the user friendly setup.

I am just looking for a engine that will carry some of my porkers a little better. Just until I learn how to build lighter.

Not really needed, just something I want to test out.

Well I don't know. So you have a heavy plane and you go to a bigger motor and end up with a heavier plane. Performance is in the weight of the plane, so just because you go to a bigger motor doesn't mean you will have a better flyer ? even if it does go vertical better ?

   Actually, a big motor and a *light* airplane can be an issue, too. I have recently seen examples of a mid-50 oz airplane with a PA65 that would have greatly benefited from 10 more oz, even just dead weight,  or a smaller engine.

     Brett

Paul,

      I think that I fully understand your needs:  a reasonably priced engine which will provide a bit more power than the LA .46.
I believe that Martin hit on the answer with the Enya 50.

     Although it will cost you more than the Tower priced Tigre .51, it is an 100 % reliable engine that can even use the muffler
that comes with the engine.  Certainly, one hears of instances of the S.T.'s which seem to work beautifully without further
work, many do come with flaws and problems needing to be addressed before you can fly them with any feeling of confidence.
(Of the three that I purchased, only one worked even reasonably well without further work.)

     If you would like to be  pioneer, you could purchase an Aviastar.  I'm actually curious as to how something other than the
prototype actually works.

     Of course, if you have major problems, the seller, whether it be Tower or Brodak, will be good for the return or exchange.
I, personally, don't like to screw around with returns or custom work if I can avoid it, and would be leaning towards spending
a little more for an engine with known quality control, an Enya.

     It all comes down to "You pays your money, you takes your chances."

     Please keep us informed how your search progresses.

     Best regards,

     Richard Ferrell