N5C versus N7

[Chris Sexton]

Oh and as for clunk and glow driver, I really like the new weighted Lynx MOAS. Cheap and will suck the tank dry in my N7. For glow I use the ProTec push glo type. Doesn't require any channels or setup in the radio and is very low footprint.   Plus if the glow plug is burned it won't fire and the beeps tell you.  I got both from Amain.com.

Make sure you get fuel filter and a couple "T"s


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[Rodney Kirstine]

This is a pretty slick unit.  I'm using a Switchglo pro along with the version of this switch without the igniter.  This version has the whole enchilada, though. 

http://www.perfectregulators.com/Fail-Safe-Switches/Safe-Switch-Duo-Pro

You'll want a glow plug wrench. You'll need a fuel pump and some fuel line.

[Chris Sexton]

The safe switch pro duo is awesome! I've used them too! Great all in one solution.


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[Dean H]

That does look awesome!

[LWilliams1214]

Don't know if anyone mentioned this but you'll need a back plate sensor or a clutch bell magnet setup for the governor. I prefer the back plate sensor just for ease of setup.

[Dean H]

Thanks! It's on my list. I use Futaba gear and the OS 55HZ-R has a fitting built in for Futaba BPS-1. Is this simply a plug and play item? Is one yup of sensor better than the other?

[FlamingHomer]

Hello Guys,

U dont need a Governor on a 55 Engine. If u want the best Power out of it simply use a V-Curve on the throttle. I flew many years with nitro gov. But without the governor u have much more power in hard stops. Thats my experience with the Nitro Governors.
Greetings from switzerland

Cheers chris

[LWilliams1214]

Thanks! It's on my list. I use Futaba gear and the OS 55HZ-R has a fitting built in for Futaba BPS-1. Is this simply a plug and play item? Is one yup of sensor better than the other?

Neither of them are better than the other the back plate sensor is just easier to install. I've personally had clutch bell magnets dislodge (possibly user error) in the past others use them without any problems. It all depends on what you want to do they'll both accomplish the same thing. The sensor you plan to use is compatible with most probably all fbl systems so that shouldn't be a problem and they are all basically plug and play you'll only have to set the sensor divisor to 1 and the gear ratio to 8.5 in the fbl unit.

[Rodney Kirstine]

I had nothing but problems with the BPS-1 on my OS55 and 105.  I switched to magnets in the clutch bell and the magnetic sensor (SBS-01RM) and had zero problems since. 

[Mike Spano]

Hello Guys,

U dont need a Governor on a 55 Engine. If u want the best Power out of it simply use a V-Curve on the throttle. I flew many years with nitro gov. But without the governor u have much more power in hard stops. Thats my experience with the Nitro Governors.
Greetings from switzerland

Cheers chris

this is not recommended for a new nitro pilot. way to easy to overspeed the motor and damage it before you learn the ear for it. I still think a gov is better regardless, but I understand what one person likes, another may not.

[Dean H]

I think I will go with a sensor then! This is new territory for me! 

[Gabriel Sandoval]

I run the magnets on the clutch bell with an Align pickup sensor. Flawless performance with a Spartan VX1n gyro.

[Dean H]

I'm going with the Futaba SBS-01RM and CGY750.

[Dean H]

Is there any one fuel filter preferred over another??? What diameter (I.D.) fuel line should I get?

[Rodney Kirstine]

I've used the Align and the Thundertiger filters.  I like them because they're a 3-way filter and don't require adding another tee in the line for fueling.

This is the fuel tubing I've been using:

http://www.amainhobbies.com/rc-cars-trucks/dubro-nitro-line-silicone-fuel-tubing-blue-1524cm-dub2243/p13009