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    MAKING MODIFICATIONS

    Sep 07, 2021 4 minutes
    TEXT & PHOTOS BY JOHN GLEZILLES

    hen I finished up my 40% Thunder Tiger Extra 260. I decided to use the Desert Aircraft DA-170 engine for this model, and for added performance, I chose the included KS 1090 tuned pipes. If you are new to the world of giant-scale aerobatic models, I strongly urge you to look at different exhaust types that your engine manufacturer recommends. For Desert Aircraft (or similar) engines, many options exist. Personally, I love the KS 1090 pipes for both the DA-150 and DA-170 engines. Since the Thunder Tiger Extra 260 is designed for the use of canister exhaust and

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