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3W Votec Texas Edition repower
Got my new 3W 157 in yesterday and went for the engine swap. Took the 150 out. from 1 to 10 it was a bout a 3 in difficulty, mainly because I had to re drill the holes for the engine. The 157 has a much smaller footprint. I took some pictures in case anyone wanted to compare physical engine sizes. The new 157 is a little longer, and the jusgs are about 1/2" from the air intakes in the Votec cowling. The prop hub is about an 1/8" longer from the 150 so there is a slightly larger gap but it was almost rubbing before so it looks fine. I am headed out to the field in a little while to try and get some gallons ran through it today.
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Re: 3W Votec Texas Edition repower
Great Pics let us know the POWER difference. LOL!
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Re: 3W Votec Texas Edition repower
Where did you get that motor mount, do they make one for a 3W 75?
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Re: 3W Votec Texas Edition repower
That is correct, the motor mount is the 3w mount. Anyway the 157 comapred to the 150 is night and day. Got three flights on the Votec today. The power is sick, hovers at 1/3 stick, idles like a sewing machine and the transisitons are crisp. Mid range is crazy and was ripping the 3W 3D prop at well over 6400r's on the first tank. My 150 could not even begin to spool it up correctly. this engine is a beast!
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Re: 3W Votec Texas Edition repower
nice stuff man!!
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I heard there was a problem with that motor!!!! you cant keep it from ripping the prop on uplines!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I finally got my frst good flight in and the plane seems to be VERY forgiving. My flying skills suck compared to most but this one is going to be fun to grow with. I tried a couple of manuvers all high, and had about a 20 mph cross wind, but still felt very comfortable. I was trying to get the smoke system to work like it should so you can see the picture on the ground where I was trying to get i to pump, but I have always had issues with the 3W pumps compared to the Don harris ones I normally use.
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Re: 3W Votec Texas Edition repower
Awesome looking flight. P.S. What exactly is the Texas Edition?
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Re: 3W Votec Texas Edition repower
Just the way the plane was airbrushed with the Texas flag on it.
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Re: 3W Votec Texas Edition repower
Awesome. I grew up in Dallas and I know just about everything else Has A Texas edition so I was Just curious . Thanks
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