GP460 vs. PF-4000

The CY GP460 is made in China, it's a direct knock-off of the Zenoah which is made in Japan.

The CY 46cc engine will smoke any Tanaka engine as it revs way higher, no matter what you do to the Tanaka. The longevity is another story, the Tanaka is well engineered and built to last a long time and is extremely clean burning and passes CARB compliancy. The CY engines are built very well but have very thin cylinder chrome plating that requires extra lubrication and special type of break-in to reduce premature engine failure. Just know this or find out the hard way

Yes the stock clutch springs that come with the CY 46 are very stiff and engage at HIGH rpm. Ge the clutch saver springs and you will benefit from a much more manageable engine as these sprig are not as stiff and engage at 2-3,000rpm. as opposed to 5-6,000rpm.

The Tanakas recommend 50:1 gas to oil ratio and the CY's are designed to run 25:1.......just remember this and don't mix otherwise. Seriously disregard any comments about 100:1 Opti, Royal Purple, Maxima, Mobil 1, etc, etc.

CY's are very inexpensive for what you get, and you will get what ya pay for if you buy the Tanaka's. I like them both very much, but I'm running the CY's now for super high performance and 18,000-22,000rpm!

i just about died bro! i love my piston port tanaka gamefisher 3hp. it rips from 2500- 8000 rpm w an identlcle nt carb. i even like the pipe. makes my canoe fast and will drive all day on one liter of fuel seemingly. i never used more than 75 cents of fuel anyway.