B727200

Whit the reading i did for weeks now, i think the Ram 500 is the cheapest turbine on the market with auto start, i am correct?..
and a use one go for around 1200$US not a bad deal, but i cant find who sell the new one?..anyone know more are they good?
or better to invest a bit more and get a PST 600?....finally what is a FTE T 500???



cheers

jason

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I think the RAM 500 was $2200 but is no longer available anyway although the FTE 500 is the same engine (made from the parts RAM had left when the doors closed) the PST is made to the WREN design as was the RAM. Wren sell the engine in kit form which is about 3/4 hours work and comes with the tools required to assemble, the current engine is more powerfull than the 12lb the RAM500. There is also a Wren supersport due out later this year which is the same size and weight but produces 18lb thrust with terific fuel economy.

hope this answers the your questions
jason

rcav8tr

Hi B727200

SimJet sells a "12lb" turbine that puts out 13.5lbs. Please check out www.simjet.com or www.greatnorthernmodels.com.

Sincerely,
Ed

mr_matt

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Is this thread open season?

rcav8tr

Hi Matt

I don't think so. I just answered his question about "i cant find who sell the new one?" I believe that an answer like that is within the rules.

Ed

mr_matt

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Oh I see, the Wren derivatives. No offense intended Ed.

rcav8tr

Hi Matt

None taken.

Ed

tamjets

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I just took mine out yesterday. I haven't run this engine for 2 years.Take me 1/2 hrs before I get to run.
This is an old ECU software. I think te new ECU should able to start easy.
Have anybody run with the new ECU? I just wonder how it start with new software.
Tam

basimpsn

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Hi tam the new ram 500 ECU is better. Because the new ECU try to restart the engine three times before stoping if your first start fail

sandslx

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Why dont you do it right the first time and get a P-70?

Justin Sands

GrayUK

Buy yourself a Wren from JHH or direct from the UK, you won't regret it!

JET FX

B727200- The T-500 is available directly from FTE in Florida and is a 12 lb thrust MW-54 size turbine made and serviced in the U.S.A.

The T-500 and Ram 500 and nearly all other 12 lb thrust class turbines are indeed 'Generally' all related i.e. they share a similar internal components design that is based upon the Wren MW-54. Please feel free to email me if you would like further info on the T-500...

Cheers-

rcpete347

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HI, the new software is better, but what mades the ram 500 start is experiance, when you understand how it runs you will be able to start it easier. I do not think the B version is for someone just starting into turbines.
Rcpete

Vallier Racing

do you want a good engine check out www.mooresturbines.com price is just right

B727200

Moore turbine, look good price is good, and i am Canadian as well,but for one reason, i love the PST 600, i see some flying
without any problem, and after contact them for question there service is impressive...for Jet cat is is my first choice put price
way to expensive....



jet

sideshow

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No....

tamjets

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Yeap,
B version isn't for newbie.
I took me 1/2 adjustment around to get it run. But not every single start.
That why I want to updated to the new software. I just hate sitting at the field playing around 10-15min just to get it start.
That was a old days.
Tam

jettset99

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Dont let the sticker price push you away wait tell Bob calls you after a repair and tells you to sit down! this happened to my friend a $1600.00 dollar repair or should I say RIP*** and by the way it was to be free in the first place! Paul AJUSA

trumpetjet

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Im not sure what version the software is on my Sophia ECU (Jetronic) but it started on the first depression of the air trigger, and I have never started a turbine in my life.

mr_matt

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Things going well for you Paul?

jettset99

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Come on Matt let me have it we need to liven up the Jet Forum, how about a little round of Turbine Wars? Paul AJUSA

sideshow

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Yeah...the last thing we'd want is a forum that was informative, fun and free of flame wars....