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FBaity · 11-08-2009, 11:39 AM

i know I am opening a can of worms but would appreciate your collective thoughts. I have a DA-50R that I have ran 35 gallon thru and I love the engine. Iam starting a new project and have been considering the DL-55 and cost is not a issue in my decision. I would appreciate hearing from those of you who have both of these engines and your feeling about operation and AFTER MARKET service of the DL.

Thanks

exeter_acres · 11-08-2009, 11:51 AM

Show871 · 11-08-2009, 12:11 PM

LOL

flatspinjim · 11-08-2009, 12:14 PM

You'll be fine with either engine. If you go with the DLE buy it from a reputible dealer like Valley View, Wildhare or Southeast rc.

Ramz · 11-08-2009, 12:28 PM

I would also consider the BME 58 Extreme if cost is not an issue.

Tired Old Man · 11-08-2009, 02:29 PM

For weight, power, ease of tuning, and longevity go with the BME 58. For longevity and good power go with the DA. For ease of tuning and good power go with the DL.

Of course price has merit in the final decision. If it didn't everyone would have a BME, DA, or 3w. No, I didn't forget ZDZ and MVVS.

Fritter · 11-08-2009, 04:46 PM

:fencing::7aa::12::22a::6a::22a:

Think I'll just sit back and watch this one! fg43

jamesrxx951 · 11-08-2009, 05:52 PM

im sure you will be happy with either engine. but if you go dle 55 get it from a reputable US dealer like valley view. i have 11gal in mine so far and very pleased. never a deadstick or anything. the only issue i had was a flaking reed which i caught from my winter maint inspection, which is really rare for any motor but valley view sent me a new set under warranty.

FBaity · 11-08-2009, 08:29 PM

I repeat...how is the after market support??

jamesrxx951 · 11-08-2009, 08:38 PM

valley view rc------GREAT!!!!

yakpilot · 11-08-2009, 09:01 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by FBaity
	I repeat...how is the after market support??

Are you refering to after sale support or aftermarket support as in hop-up parts?

statbeast · 11-08-2009, 09:06 PM

Does the DL 55 make significantly more power than the DA 50?

FBaity · 11-08-2009, 09:36 PM

I am asking about possible warranty repaire etc. I have never been charged a dime from DA for any service.

yakpilot · 11-08-2009, 10:07 PM

As long as you buy from an authorized dealer such as Valley View RC, Wildhare, Southeast RC or Fox Engines you will recieve the finest customer service there is. Yes, as good as DA or better. If you buy from China or E-bay or some crap like that then good luck. In my experience the DL 55 makes a little more power than the DA and has a cleaner mid-range.But I beleive the DA will outlast it, given similar care and maintenence. Having said that I've also seen a few have bearing problems on the DLE's but I believe that has been resolved. Any repairs have been turned around very quickly and with no charge for warranty items. Even if non-warrenty work is required such as crash damage repair, prices are very reasonable and I believe they only charge for parts and not labor but I'm not 100% on that. My buddy had his lose a bearing a few days befor a contest and Jody from VVRC was able to repair it next day and even brought it to the field on a Sunday for him. Customer service doesn't get any better than that.

Edgeman 540 · 11-08-2009, 10:12 PM

Like Yakpilot said,buy from a reputable dealer and you will get great service if needed.
As far as power there pretty close.

11-08-2009, 11:39 AM	#1
FBaity Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tuscaloosa,Alabama Posts: 297	DA-50R vs DL55 i know I am opening a can of worms but would appreciate your collective thoughts. I have a DA-50R that I have ran 35 gallon thru and I love the engine. Iam starting a new project and have been considering the DL-55 and cost is not a issue in my decision. I would appreciate hearing from those of you who have both of these engines and your feeling about operation and AFTER MARKET service of the DL. Thanks __________________ Frank Baity AMA 38026 Contest Director Turbine Waiver #14690 Fixed Wing,#545 Rotary Wing

11-08-2009, 11:51 AM	#2
exeter_acres Flamingos are everywhere! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Johns Creek, GA Age: 44 Posts: 7,158 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: DA-50R vs DL55 __________________ EXTREMEFLIGHT R/C Tech support 2011 IMAC Southeast Regional Director/IMAC Sequence Committee / IMAC Judging Instructor *TEAM FUTABA*

11-08-2009, 12:11 PM	#3
Show871 Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,315	Re: DA-50R vs DL55 LOL __________________ Monster Army Renthal Spy Nofear MX Dunlop http://monsterarmy.hookit.com/members/show871/home/ TourPlay Golf Greens http://tourplaygolf.com Last edited by Show871; 11-08-2009 at 12:24 PM.

11-08-2009, 12:14 PM	#4
flatspinjim Free Tavis Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ft Lupton CO Age: 49 Posts: 1,666	Re: DA-50R vs DL55 You'll be fine with either engine. If you go with the DLE buy it from a reputible dealer like Valley View, Wildhare or Southeast rc.

11-08-2009, 12:28 PM	#5
Ramz Flying Circles Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Age: 30 Posts: 353	Re: DA-50R vs DL55 I would also consider the BME 58 Extreme if cost is not an issue.

11-08-2009, 02:29 PM	#6
Tired Old Man Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: California Posts: 4,323	Re: DA-50R vs DL55 For weight, power, ease of tuning, and longevity go with the BME 58. For longevity and good power go with the DA. For ease of tuning and good power go with the DL. Of course price has merit in the final decision. If it didn't everyone would have a BME, DA, or 3w. No, I didn't forget ZDZ and MVVS.

11-08-2009, 04:46 PM	#7
Fritter Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rockwall Texas Posts: 348	Re: DA-50R vs DL55 :fencing::7aa::12::22a::6a::22a: Think I'll just sit back and watch this one! fg43

11-08-2009, 05:52 PM	#8
jamesrxx951 Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: toledo ohio Posts: 6,693 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: DA-50R vs DL55 im sure you will be happy with either engine. but if you go dle 55 get it from a reputable US dealer like valley view. i have 11gal in mine so far and very pleased. never a deadstick or anything. the only issue i had was a flaking reed which i caught from my winter maint inspection, which is really rare for any motor but valley view sent me a new set under warranty. __________________ AW .60-.90 profile AW 100cc extra 300 DA120 re2's AW 150cc extra 300 DA 170 re3's JR guidance 11X NCFR imac blazing star products http://tntlandinggear.com/ http://www.rcaircraftcomponents.com/

11-08-2009, 08:29 PM	#9
FBaity Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tuscaloosa,Alabama Posts: 297	Re: DA-50R vs DL55 I repeat...how is the after market support?? __________________ Frank Baity AMA 38026 Contest Director Turbine Waiver #14690 Fixed Wing,#545 Rotary Wing

11-08-2009, 08:38 PM	#10
jamesrxx951 Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: toledo ohio Posts: 6,693 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: DA-50R vs DL55 valley view rc------GREAT!!!! __________________ AW .60-.90 profile AW 100cc extra 300 DA120 re2's AW 150cc extra 300 DA 170 re3's JR guidance 11X NCFR imac blazing star products http://tntlandinggear.com/ http://www.rcaircraftcomponents.com/

11-08-2009, 09:06 PM	#12
statbeast Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 303	Re: DA-50R vs DL55 Does the DL 55 make significantly more power than the DA 50? __________________ www.murphyresearch.com

11-08-2009, 09:36 PM	#13
FBaity Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tuscaloosa,Alabama Posts: 297	Re: DA-50R vs DL55 I am asking about possible warranty repaire etc. I have never been charged a dime from DA for any service. __________________ Frank Baity AMA 38026 Contest Director Turbine Waiver #14690 Fixed Wing,#545 Rotary Wing

11-08-2009, 10:07 PM	#14
yakpilot Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Molalla,OR Posts: 617	Re: DA-50R vs DL55 As long as you buy from an authorized dealer such as Valley View RC, Wildhare, Southeast RC or Fox Engines you will recieve the finest customer service there is. Yes, as good as DA or better. If you buy from China or E-bay or some crap like that then good luck. In my experience the DL 55 makes a little more power than the DA and has a cleaner mid-range.But I beleive the DA will outlast it, given similar care and maintenence. Having said that I've also seen a few have bearing problems on the DLE's but I believe that has been resolved. Any repairs have been turned around very quickly and with no charge for warranty items. Even if non-warrenty work is required such as crash damage repair, prices are very reasonable and I believe they only charge for parts and not labor but I'm not 100% on that. My buddy had his lose a bearing a few days befor a contest and Jody from VVRC was able to repair it next day and even brought it to the field on a Sunday for him. Customer service doesn't get any better than that.

11-08-2009, 10:12 PM	#15
Edgeman 540 Half Ass Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 39 Posts: 3,282	Re: DA-50R vs DL55 Like Yakpilot said,buy from a reputable dealer and you will get great service if needed. As far as power there pretty close. __________________ Chris

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