New KCS Engine
10-29-2014, 08:13 AM
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DA is a great engine.
We are a group of engineers set up factories at the same time we are also fans. We designed four years ago to the engine, our hometown is 2000 meters above sea level. The need for a bigger engine, did not expect today 60cc is the mainstream. We have a dream, have a CNC, the quality and performance of the class, everybody can afford to buy a good engine. We did it.
We are a group of engineers set up factories at the same time we are also fans. We designed four years ago to the engine, our hometown is 2000 meters above sea level. The need for a bigger engine, did not expect today 60cc is the mainstream. We have a dream, have a CNC, the quality and performance of the class, everybody can afford to buy a good engine. We did it.
10-29-2014, 08:14 AM
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DA is a great engine.
We are a group of engineers set up factories at the same time we are also fans. We designed four years ago to the engine, our hometown is 2000 meters above sea level. The need for a bigger engine, did not expect today 60cc is the mainstream. We have a dream, have a CNC, the quality and performance of the class, everybody can afford to buy a good engine. We did it.
We are a group of engineers set up factories at the same time we are also fans. We designed four years ago to the engine, our hometown is 2000 meters above sea level. The need for a bigger engine, did not expect today 60cc is the mainstream. We have a dream, have a CNC, the quality and performance of the class, everybody can afford to buy a good engine. We did it.
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10-29-2014, 09:56 AM
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Here is some information I received on the engine.
Page 5 has the specs and performance information.
I was contacted by them over two years ago that they were going to produce a engine so I have no doubt they have been testing them for over a year.
Milton
Page 5 has the specs and performance information.
I was contacted by them over two years ago that they were going to produce a engine so I have no doubt they have been testing them for over a year.
Milton
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10-29-2014, 03:30 PM
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That is an attractive engine and I like the fact that it comes with a wrap around Pitts muffler. I did notice however it does not seem to have any kind of support strap for it which I always feel all wrap around's need. I wonder though with the angled design of the muffler mounting portion if maybe some thought was given to that and may not need a support strap.
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10-30-2014, 06:24 AM
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It looks good but read the fine print. There is no mention of what type of plating is used. The reed block seems to be claimed to be molded in the US. I suspect the material is a genuine 3M product in it's raw form though. One thing that really caught my eye is the Walbro " LIKE " carb. Now a proprietary item. No mention of what the reeds are made of. IMO just another reverse engineered engine.
10-31-2014, 07:26 AM
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That is an attractive engine and I like the fact that it comes with a wrap around Pitts muffler. I did notice however it does not seem to have any kind of support strap for it which I always feel all wrap around's need. I wonder though with the angled design of the muffler mounting portion if maybe some thought was given to that and may not need a support strap.
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11-01-2014, 02:45 AM
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11-01-2014, 07:47 AM
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I elect AV8TOR to test your engine. He knows engines pretty good. He has also built a few twin cyl engines. He has not crashed much as he has many that are all in good working condition. Well that is a start anyway. Capt,n
11-03-2014, 05:47 AM
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Thank you for your recommendation, we have been discussed with what method in North America, and looking for test pilot yet. We are very concerned about your recommendation.
11-05-2014, 07:01 AM
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Good luck,
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11-05-2014, 11:48 AM
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It does look pretty nice though. I would agree that the muffler might be susceptible to metal fatigue and then it breaks off. Some other companies have already run across that problem with the Pitts style mufflers. So a support bracket would be a really good thing to have on it. I do not have a problem with the side exhaust setup but having a option to change the engine to rear exhaust for the scale people might be a good idea.
11-05-2014, 05:16 PM
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If KSC supply a carbon exhaust gasket and not use a the paper gasket with there engine the problem of metal fatigue is not issue. I have done extensive testing with JC engines that have the a paper gasket and the stock and pitts muffler crack around the mounting support. A carbon exhaust gasket stop the vibration even a bracket does not stop the muffler from cracking it slows it down but still cracks over time.
11-05-2014, 05:40 PM
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Most people chunk those paper gaskets in the trash before they even run a engine. I don't believe the gasket has anything to do with the broken mufflers but rather the lever moment arm created by the weight of a wrap around muffler, hence the need for a strap.
These things can be overcome aftermarket so I guess the important thing is whether the engine is worth that trouble to solve it or not.
These things can be overcome aftermarket so I guess the important thing is whether the engine is worth that trouble to solve it or not.
11-05-2014, 06:25 PM
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Most people chunk those paper gaskets in the trash before they even run a engine. I don't believe the gasket has anything to do with the broken mufflers but rather the lever moment arm created by the weight of a wrap around muffler, hence the need for a strap.
These things can be overcome aftermarket so I guess the important thing is whether the engine is worth that trouble to solve it or not.
These things can be overcome aftermarket so I guess the important thing is whether the engine is worth that trouble to solve it or not.
Of course, the real solution is rear exhaust. I do not understand engine manufacturers bringing new products to market with side mounted items. The is no downside to the rear exhaust/carb configuration IMO. So nice DLE has listened to the customers. They are really getting it right at this moment.
11-05-2014, 07:31 PM
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Ya they chunk the paper gasket mount it flush with silicon and the muffler cracks. I dont really car what either you say try a carbon gasket on a 30 cc engine with a stock or a pitts muffler then come back and add you comments. My test have proved a gasket make a world of difference
11-05-2014, 07:38 PM
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Ya they chunk the paper gasket mount it flush with silicon and the muffler cracks. I dont really care what either you say try a carbon gasket on a 30 cc engine with a stock or a pitts muffler then come back and add you comments. My test have proved a gasket make a world of difference.
I cut my muffler warranty by 80%having my customers install a carbon gasket with a new muffler.
I cut my muffler warranty by 80%having my customers install a carbon gasket with a new muffler.
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