Four stroke car engine

[PBXI2]

Has anyone ever seen a four stroke engine in an 1/8th model car? I know it would have a lower power to weight ratio, but the sound would be rather appealing. Could be an interesting project...

[fatboyslim]

It has been done!!

The good thing about a 4-stroke is they have more torque than a 2-stroke so you could run a bigger spur/pinion combination!!

[PBXI2]

Who did it? Do you have any info - which engine was used? or a link?

[PBXI2]

Just spoken to three five models and they told me about an OS .40 four stroke buggy engine. It doesn't seem to be on the OS website yet, but they have already sold one to a customer. This will sound rather good in my project mustang!

Here's an early picture - scroll down to the all black one (available in two sizes)...

http://www.hobbycentre.com.au/OS-MAX07.html

[WillyChang]

Kyosho used to sell a SuperTen with an 0S26 4-stroke engine.

[PBXI2]

Yes I remember those. Obviously they were too expensive for 1/10 owners as they didn't take off.

[Jimmy_GT-R]

I have also seen a four stroke mounted to a TG10, think it was a .6 though, it was an O.S engine, was about 2 years back now, when I had my TG10.. The guy said it was way down on power but he was able to gear it very low and overcome that. Looks great too and the sound is awesome. Like a low down growling sound. bit like when the 500CC changed name to Moto GP. [][]

Thanks

James

[quincey]

theres loads of them in a book brought out by radio control car action

called"radio control monster trucks"i think modelsport in the uk sell it,i got mine from seattle,it covers all the pros and cons of the 4 stroke motor option.

hope this helps

[jagsxr]

hi all i put a four stroke plane engine in a usa 1, flipped over the diffs and removed the counter gear. The sound and smoke was ace but a four stroke engine is built for torque and not very revvy. Plus this one was a *** to start!!

[Lordcroker]

quote:Originally posted by PBXI2

Just spoken to three five models and they told me about an OS .40 four stroke buggy engine. It doesn't seem to be on the OS website yet, but they have already sold one to a customer. This will sound rather good in my project mustang!

Here's an early picture - scroll down to the all black one (available in two sizes)...

http://www.hobbycentre.com.au/OS-MAX07.html

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WOW, that radial Aircraft engine halfway down is really something! Who needs a plane to put it in?...that can be used as an awesome running display piece as it is! []

[PBXI2]

The guy at 3-5 models told me they do an electric start version of the new os four stroke. No more starting hassles at all!