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cloudshaker · 03-23-2007, 08:24 AM

On the new 3W 170, I was wondering who has some of time on one and what your opinions are so far?

chargedvenom · 03-23-2007, 08:36 AM

I have a 170CS TS on order. I will be replacing the 200 in my ultimate with it. Looks like I'll gain 1hp and drop 2 pounds.

cloudshaker · 03-23-2007, 07:04 PM

I was thinking along those same lines. I just wanted to see if the guys that got one of these (only a few have made it to the States) could shed some light on the overall performance.

cloudshaker · 03-26-2007, 08:09 AM

Anyone out there actually flying one of these yet?

FLYNYAK · 03-27-2007, 09:35 PM

I have one on order. What prop did you order with it ? and did you go with cans or mufflers ?What is it going in ?I have a 40% SD YAK 54

cloudshaker · 03-29-2007, 10:42 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by FLYNYAK
	I have one on order. What prop did you order with it ? and did you go with cans or mufflers ?What is it going in ?I have a 40% SD YAK 54

I'm actually building the same airframe you are. I will be going with cans, and I haven't decided on a prop yet. My guess is, as powerful as the 157 is the 170 should be a monster, and it should rip any 32" 2 blade you choose. That's really why I asked here if anyone has flown one of these yet. Good luck and keep me informed on your experience.

Dangerous Dan · 03-29-2007, 10:52 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by cloudshaker
	I'm actually building the same airframe you are. I will be going with cans, and I haven't decided on a prop yet. My guess is, as powerful as the 157 is the 170 should be a monster, and it should rip any 32" 2 blade you choose. That's really why I asked here if anyone has flown one of these yet. Good luck and keep me informed on your experience.

32" would rip like hell.

I am runing a Fuchs 33x12 on a 38lb Dalton 3w150QS on cans. Very strong and super quiet, I would go as far to say as quiet as a 3 blade.

high alpha · 03-29-2007, 11:07 AM

The 33x12 should be the prop of choice on the 170 and will turn 300-500 more rpm over the 157.

Trent

Dangerous Dan · 03-29-2007, 11:11 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by high alpha
	The 33x12 should be the prop of choice on the 170 and will turn 300-500 more rpm over the 157. Trent

A Croma 180 rips a 33x12. They are using Mejlick 28.5x12 s three blabes with success.

high alpha · 03-29-2007, 12:43 PM

Only time will tell,I should have mine in the air next weekend.I can say the 29x12 3 blade may be a bit small for the 170.When I ran it on my 157,it ripped the snot out of it.Once the 170 is broken in I plan to try a 30x12

cloudshaker · 03-29-2007, 04:11 PM

Which do you think would be best for break in, a 2 Blade or 3 Blade? I plan to fly a 3 blade once broken in.

high alpha · 03-29-2007, 08:17 PM

A 2 blade is recomended.It should be safe to switch after around 8-10 gallons

FLYNYAK · 04-17-2007, 09:20 PM

Did you fly it yet !! It is still snowing here in Vermont. I don't have my cans or prop yet. Wating to get a report from FG.</p>

hovervt · 04-17-2007, 09:24 PM

FLYNYAK I hope you get the report faster than your pager messages LOL! LOL! Just couldn't resist

The Hobbyman · 04-17-2007, 10:29 PM

3DUBYA here in Australia is running a 170CS on 1090 pipes in an Extreme Compisite 3.1 260, at the moment it is on a 32x12 PT and is ripping it at under half throttle, the engine is an absolute powerhouse, he is waiting on some bigger props to try, I am thinking it will turn a 34x12 with no problem at all, this motor is a huge jump from the 157.

03-23-2007, 08:24 AM	#1
cloudshaker Flyin Higher Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: HARTWELL,GEORGIA Age: 55 Posts: 253	3W 170 WHO'S GOT ONE????? On the new 3W 170, I was wondering who has some of time on one and what your opinions are so far?

03-23-2007, 08:36 AM	#2
chargedvenom Flyin' Around Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico Posts: 19	Re: 3W 170 WHO'S GOT ONE????? I have a 170CS TS on order. I will be replacing the 200 in my ultimate with it. Looks like I'll gain 1hp and drop 2 pounds.

03-23-2007, 07:04 PM	#3
cloudshaker Flyin Higher Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: HARTWELL,GEORGIA Age: 55 Posts: 253	Re: 3W 170 WHO'S GOT ONE????? I was thinking along those same lines. I just wanted to see if the guys that got one of these (only a few have made it to the States) could shed some light on the overall performance.

03-26-2007, 08:09 AM	#4
cloudshaker Flyin Higher Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: HARTWELL,GEORGIA Age: 55 Posts: 253	Re: 3W 170 WHO'S GOT ONE????? Anyone out there actually flying one of these yet?

03-27-2007, 09:35 PM	#5
FLYNYAK Uber Contributer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Jay Vermont Age: 43 Posts: 170	Re: 3W 170 WHO'S GOT ONE????? I have one on order. What prop did you order with it ? and did you go with cans or mufflers ?What is it going in ?I have a 40% SD YAK 54

03-29-2007, 11:07 AM	#8
high alpha Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NJ Age: 31 Posts: 499	Re: 3W 170 WHO'S GOT ONE????? The 33x12 should be the prop of choice on the 170 and will turn 300-500 more rpm over the 157. Trent

03-29-2007, 12:43 PM	#10
high alpha Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NJ Age: 31 Posts: 499	Re: 3W 170 WHO'S GOT ONE????? Only time will tell,I should have mine in the air next weekend.I can say the 29x12 3 blade may be a bit small for the 170.When I ran it on my 157,it ripped the snot out of it.Once the 170 is broken in I plan to try a 30x12

03-29-2007, 04:11 PM	#11
cloudshaker Flyin Higher Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: HARTWELL,GEORGIA Age: 55 Posts: 253	Re: 3W 170 WHO'S GOT ONE????? Which do you think would be best for break in, a 2 Blade or 3 Blade? I plan to fly a 3 blade once broken in.

03-29-2007, 08:17 PM	#12
high alpha Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NJ Age: 31 Posts: 499	Re: 3W 170 WHO'S GOT ONE????? A 2 blade is recomended.It should be safe to switch after around 8-10 gallons

04-17-2007, 09:20 PM	#13
FLYNYAK Uber Contributer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Jay Vermont Age: 43 Posts: 170	Re: 3W 170 WHO'S GOT ONE????? Did you fly it yet !! It is still snowing here in Vermont. I don't have my cans or prop yet. Wating to get a report from FG.</p> Last edited by FLYNYAK; 04-18-2007 at 12:05 AM.

04-17-2007, 09:24 PM	#14
hovervt Doo It! Doo It! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Troy, Vermont Age: 43 Posts: 97	Re: 3W 170 WHO'S GOT ONE????? FLYNYAK I hope you get the report faster than your pager messages LOL! LOL! Just couldn't resist

04-17-2007, 10:29 PM	#15
The Hobbyman Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 515	Re: 3W 170 WHO'S GOT ONE????? 3DUBYA here in Australia is running a 170CS on 1090 pipes in an Extreme Compisite 3.1 260, at the moment it is on a 32x12 PT and is ripping it at under half throttle, the engine is an absolute powerhouse, he is waiting on some bigger props to try, I am thinking it will turn a 34x12 with no problem at all, this motor is a huge jump from the 157. __________________ XTREME COMPOSITE AUSTRALIA www.xtremecomposite.com.au

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