Suggestions for a nitro engine for a Trex 600

[jamiem]

Weston Heli engines are hateful nasty things; they produce NO power, are a total pig to tune, and generally suck ass. It says something when Weston uk were at the southern model airshow with compass Heli's on display, all fitted with OS engines

[del19_82]

I have honestly never seen a Weston Engine in a heli in the 4 and a 1/2 years I have been flying them. I'm not saying they are bad but for knowledge & experience I would stick to a more used brand. The TT53 is a cracking wee engine and they have just released a 56 size as well for reasonable money. Or there is the YS56 and Novarossi 57. You could also go down the conventional route of an OS50 Hyper or YS50 (if you can get one). there is nothing wrong with either of these engines, they have just been updated to '55' size now.

[chugga-bug]

At the top of the thread I said I made some numpty mistakes, not bloody stupid ones.

Sorry mate, I didn't mean to sound so harsh, but you're blaming the engine when it sounds like you just need to learn how to be more careful with it.
No point looking for another make. OS are probably THE most respected manufacturer in the business. As for the West 50! lol You are kidding me right?

[oneandonlyian]

The rossi 57 is an awesome engine with the matched pipe. I regret selling the one I had. If I had the choice again the o.s would go and rossi would stay, it was so easy to tune and the power was immense even on 20% opti. The o.s55 is a great engine but if like me your unable to perfectly tune a heli engine they can be a little bit of a pain and you'll waste so much time and fuel to get them right.

Best thing would be to get the 55 running again but seek help with tuning. Or take the rossi offered for a great price above.

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[mgjackson]

Interesting opposing opinions of Weston's engines from carpwally and jamiem there :-)

[mgjackson]

Sorry mate, I didn't mean to sound so harsh, but you're blaming the engine when it sounds like you just need to learn how to be more careful with it.
No point looking for another make. OS are probably THE most respected manufacturer in the business. As for the West 50! lol You are kidding me right?

No, trying not to....I've ruined this engine due to my own cack-handiness, although not in the way you assumed.

I take that this is another no vote for the Weston offering then? :-)

Used to use their Pico engines for planks, Italian made jobbies and they were very good - had a Weston tuned pipe although perform well, did have a tendancy to break sometimes. Presumably thats been resolved long ago. My BiL has a Weston Mini-Hype and I think that has one of their new engines. Performance is good, although the engine despite the purple anodised bits does look somewhat dated.

[dean8455]

Hi how did u ruin your engine if u don't mind me asking