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16CC Beam mount gas engine with Rear Exhaust
New from Valley View RC, great engine designed by Tom and our factory. We use only genuine Walbro carburetors and Rcexl ignitions on this engine.
Glow power isn't the only option anymore. The VVRC 16CC not only fills the displacement gap. A rear pump carburetor simplifies installation and adjustment.
The VVRC 16cc is easy to start and has top performance, it is an attractive alternative to glow, and a solid buy for value and performance.
VVRC 16cc (Beam Mount)
Specifications:
Ignition : DC-CDI (Computer Controlled auto advance, electronic ignition system)
Power supply: 6-14V (7.4V recommend)
Maximum Output : 2.5 hp/1.76KWWeight: Engine - 23 ounces Ignition - 6 ounces
Recommended props : 14x8, 15X8, 15X6
Recommended Airplane: .40 to 1.20 size airplanes
VVRC engine package Includes: Rcexl electronic CDI ignition, rear exhaust muffler, spark plug, gaskets, bolts, throttle arm extension & manual.Technical Data:
Ignition Battery: NiMH 6V, 6.6V LiFe or 2S LiPo pack
Gasoline/Oil Mix: 40:1
Replacement Spark Plug: M8, 1/4-32Idle Speed: 1800 rpm/min
Comes with a 1 year manufactures warranty
Please note the warranty starts from the day you purchase the engine, not the day you first run it.
***Returns of non defective items are subject to a 15% re stocking fee. All other returns will be inspected and assessed at that time.Reviews
Based On 6 reviews.
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Scott 6/13/2021
Love it
Brand new to gas engines and have only run 24 oz thru it and it sounds good haven’t even had to touch screws and it fires right up will buy engine again
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Matt 11/25/2020
Good engine for 60 size airplane
This is a nice little engine! I have recently built a old Lanier stinger 60 kit. The plane was designed for glow power. This engine took the place of the glow engine perfectly. Plenty of power and the fuel efficiency is outrageous! I’ve put five flights on it and it seems to be breaking on nicely with a 14x8 apc prop.
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Crosswinds 9/12/2020
Good engine
This is a good engine! I mounted it on an old Lanier stinger 60 I brought back from the dead! The engine started right up out of the box. Broke it in like they said and it was good. Ran a 14x12 prop on it and it pulled the 8 pound plane around just fine.
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Hooper 7/13/2020
VVRC 16 - Great Engine!!
I bought this engine for my Great Planes U-Can-Do 60 size plane to replace the Saito 125 I had in it. Nearly a drop in with the original mount. Since it's an adjustable mount I had to widen the mount out a couple of mm as the this 16cc engine is slightly wider than the Saito 125.
Started right up from the beginning. I adjusted the low and high end screws according to the instructions. Followed the break in process and started to fly the plane with settings on the rich side. I've been leaning out it out ever so slightly after every several flights and the break in is coming along great.
The engine starts right up EVERY time (I use an electric starter). So far, so good. Still in the break in process and running better with each flight. I recommend this engine, it's a good one. Very happy with it!
I don't fly 3D so this 16cc engine has plenty of power for the way I fly, but if you're putting this on a U-Can-Do 60 or similar size plane and you fly 3D, you may want to consider the 20cc engine.
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Guadalupe 6/22/2020
Great little engine
After a month of research for my first gas engine, I chose the 16cc with the Bowman ring option. I have been flying glow since 1980, and my maximum size planes are 60-inch wing spans. A 20cc engine requires prop sizes that reduce the ground clearance on my planes. Not favorable to me.
Per the included instruction pamphlet, break-in consisted of ethanol-free gas and Stihl HP Ultra oil mix. Available prop was APC 14X7. First starts were successful with club’s engine guru’s assistance. He was impressed with the engine quality and its characteristics in tuning. A highly successful event!
First two flights were with a trusted Escapade 61 which had an OS 95AX glow. The 16cc was installed on the same GP 60-120 adjustable mount that the glow was on. Both engines are nearly identical in size and weight. Installation into airframe required no additional lead weights for balance. Throttle response is different from glow, but the 16cc pulled it through the air with ease doing sports plane maneuvers. I don’t do 3D. No dead stick landings. I was grinning, happy that it performed so well without quitting. And, it is not that loud.
Purchasing the VVRC 16cc as my first gas engine was a wise choice. It is well-made, starts easily, and it is simple to operate. Per advice from others, and the instruction sheet mentions it, an electric starter is safer than hand-starting. Eventually, it will require updating the gas/oil mix and some fine tuning for optimum performance. Also, I will try the recommended 14X10 prop to see what that does. I am very pleased with my choice.
I am building another plane, and I am certain that my next engine will be the VVRC 16cc. Thanks, VVRC.
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Alamo Flyer 6/13/2020
Great choice in under 20cc engine!
After a lot of research for my first gas engine, I chose the 16cc with the Bowman ring option. I have been flying glow since 1980, and my maximum size planes are 60-inch wing spans. Seems that 20cc engines require prop sizes that reduce the ground clearance on my planes. Not favorable to me.
Break-in consisted of 30-oz of ethanol-free gas and Stihl Ultra oil mix. Available prop was APC 14X7. First starts were successful with club’s engine guru’s assistance. He was impressed with the engine quality and its characteristics in tuning. A highly successful event!
First two flights were with a trusted Escapade 61 which had an OS 95AX glow. The 16cc was installed on the same GP 60-120 adjustable mount that the glow was on. Both engines are nearly identical in size and weight. Installation into airframe required no additional lead weights for balance. Throttle response is different from glow, but the 16cc pulled it through the air with ease doing sports plane maneuvers. I don’t do 3D. Ultimately, I was grinning, happy that it performed so well without quitting.
Though not a gripe about VVRC, but the engine mount beam lengths found online could have been another 1/2” longer. Most online engine mounts have beam dimensions that are 3.5” long. For my future plane install, the common nylon mounts will place the carb with opened choke about 3/8” from firewall. Still a good distance, but I needed the prop washer to go out further. Since then, more research found the NGH mount which will work to my liking. I have mentioned this to VVRC who has added this to their improvement plans. They are listening to their customers.
Purchasing the VVRC 16cc as my first transition to gas is a wise choice. It is simple to operate. Per advice from others, an electric starter is safer than hand-starting. Eventually, it will require updating the gas/oil mix and some fine tuning for optimum performance. Also, I will try the recommended 14X10 prop to see what that does. I am very pleased.
I am building another plane, and I am certain that my next engine will be this one. Thanks, VVRC.
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