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Offline Randy Powell

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Engine Selection question - thoughts?
« on: March 31, 2007, 08:13:22 PM »
OK, so I've started a new plane. About 630 square inches and should come in around 50 oz or thereabouts. I have a Tom Lay reworked OS46VF I'm thinking about for it and also a ROJett .65RE. They are within a 1/4oz or so of each orther for weight so that isn't an issue. Size is similar enough that, with the relatively roomy cowl, either would fit without problems. Prop clearance could be an issue, I guess, but since I'm just starting the plane, I can adapt. I know the ROJett has more giddy-up, but the OS is a very nice running engine with gobs of power. I'm not concerned about the amount of power either way as far as being able to power the plane. Either will do just fine. I did have some problems with the ROJett previously cutting out on hard corners, but I seemed to have remedied that.

Any thoughts?
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Re: Engine Selection question - thoughts?
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2007, 09:21:01 PM »
Hmmm, kind of like asking should you drive your Yenko Camaro, or your Hemi Cuda? If all else is equal... parts availability?

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Re: Engine Selection question - thoughts?
« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2007, 12:25:05 AM »
I suppose it will come down to the power type, not amount. Just wondered if folks had any particular thoughts about either.
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Re: Engine Selection question - thoughts?
« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2007, 03:01:54 AM »
Hmmm, kind of like asking should you drive your Yenko Camaro, or your Hemi Cuda? If all else is equal... parts availability?

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Re: Engine Selection question - thoughts?
« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2007, 07:14:39 AM »
Depends on WHICH Yenko setup..then we will argue..lol..BOB

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Re: Engine Selection question - thoughts?
« Reply #5 on: April 01, 2007, 07:23:43 AM »
Hay Randy I would use the 46 T/L  I have a  40VF from T/L and it is a sweet heart, that what I'm going to use in my New Imitation Plus II this year.  Good Luck  can't wait to see what your new plane looks like,
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Re: Engine Selection question - thoughts?
« Reply #6 on: April 01, 2007, 08:41:15 AM »
I remember launching Ted's TP at the '96 NATS in practice.  OS 46VF.

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Re: Engine Selection question - thoughts?
« Reply #7 on: April 01, 2007, 10:35:08 AM »
I like that. A ringing vote!

The OS46VF it is.    H^^

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Re: Engine Selection question - thoughts?
« Reply #8 on: April 04, 2007, 02:28:51 PM »
I Love my VF!

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