Which engine for Lanier 87" 540 EDGE?
08-15-2007, 05:00 PM
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Which engine for Lanier 87" 540 EDGE?
I have narrowed down my search to 1 of 3 engines for the Lanier 87" 540 Edge I have.
Brillelli 50GT --- $475.00
DL-50 --- $370.00
3mm TOC 53 ---- $395.00 (BMCA)
I know Brillelli very well and the customer support is great, but I cannot look the other way. I must ask people out there that have used these other 2 engines and see if one of them my be a better engine for this plane. All 3 seam to have the same power and swinging the same size props, but which one works best for my Lanier 540 Edge?
Brillelli 50GT --- $475.00
DL-50 --- $370.00
3mm TOC 53 ---- $395.00 (BMCA)
I know Brillelli very well and the customer support is great, but I cannot look the other way. I must ask people out there that have used these other 2 engines and see if one of them my be a better engine for this plane. All 3 seam to have the same power and swinging the same size props, but which one works best for my Lanier 540 Edge?
08-15-2007, 06:21 PM
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RE: Which engine for Lanier 87" 540 EDGE?
I believe the Lanier Edge finishes out around 19lbs.+ but I'm not totally sure. If that is indeed the case, than I would opt for the Brillelli 60.
08-15-2007, 08:52 PM
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RE: Which engine for Lanier 87" 540 EDGE?
I have a 3w55i on mine and it flies good. I also have a Brillelli 60 in another aircraft and if I had to do it agin it would be a Brillelli 60 in the Edge. If you fly 3D go for the B60 you won't be sorry.
08-16-2007, 06:49 AM
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RE: Which engine for Lanier 87" 540 EDGE?
I have a friend that has the Lainer 87" Edge 540 with a DA-50 engine and it weigh's only 17lbs 3oz. He is using a Bolly 23x8 prop and it fly'svery well and he can hover it. The plane has decent pull out. I am not a 3d flyer yet, but I am learning. I am looking into these engine becasue of price. My funds are limited to a engine in the $400.00 price range. The BCMA site says the 3mm TOC53 will hover a 18lbs plane. I really like the Brillelli line of engines, but I don't know if the Brillelli 50GT will hover an 18lbs plane.
08-16-2007, 07:57 AM
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RE: Which engine for Lanier 87" 540 EDGE?
I know that this one is not on your list brilleli 60,
those lanier plane have the tendency to be on the heavy side
and they are big for a 50cc , I saw one flying with a fuji 64, good power but not enough
for 3D
those lanier plane have the tendency to be on the heavy side
and they are big for a 50cc , I saw one flying with a fuji 64, good power but not enough
for 3D
08-17-2007, 02:36 AM
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RE: Which engine for Lanier 87" 540 EDGE?
You get what you pay for so determine how much value (and performance) you would prefer to have. It really comes down to the Brillelli and the DL. Brillelli has a strong track record, DL is still on the starting blocks.
