I never got around to swapping out the 2.70 rear end but the car still ran consistent 14.3 quarter mile runs while not getting into 3rd gear. The car that got built the most was a 1976 Trans Am that ended up with a 400 block bored out to take 455 pistons and 455 ram air heads. I was always a Pontiac guy when I was in my Muscle car phase. I can't say I remember a 1,000.00 small block. Most guys would turn their nose at my old heavy 150 but for my particular airplane its a perfect match. Going to have to open the wallet and order up,a Falcon 30x13. Some guys in my club are starting to make comments about my prop noise.

This engine is 13 years old and just rips the crap,out of a Bolly CF 30x12. Newer is not always better, my current gasser is powered with a first run DA 150. In your case with a Stearman build the older, heavier Brison would be a better choice due to the shorter nose. Very true, the Brison is lacking nothing in power and reliability over the more modern engines. I lived in the day when you could build a 425 HP small block Chevy for under $1000 which is unheard of now days. I have no concerns about an outdated engine since I still believe in the old stuff but find the pricing of the new stuff appealing. Right now the older Brison 6.4 looks appealing. I am stepping up to true giant scale with a Bob Dively full build of the Super Stearman at 98' wingspan and possibly 30+ all up weight and don't want to be caught with my pants down trying to fly a model of this size underpowered. I currently am running 2 DLE 61's in 50cc class planes and am very happy with them. I have owned several DLE engines and am happy with all of them. My post about the staggering gap in thrust claims between the DLE and Brison stood out like a sore thumb to me and it is true.you can put anything on paper but there is a big difference between truth and fiction. You and I have had 1 on 1 discussions in the speed forums and others in the past and generally you and I think the same and as with your reply to my comment on this topic I also agree. I'm not particularly a DLE fan but there is no way they are that far off the mark.Speedracer, What counts is the in flight performance. Manufacturers HP and thrust figures are all but meaningless.

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