40 Engine choice for speed
05-28-2002, 05:53 PM
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40 Engine choice for speed
I just ordered a Whiplash and I'm looking through the engines I have. My choices for a rear exhaust in my limited engine collection are a used OPS 40 and a NIB Super Tiger X40. I've never run the X40 so I'm looking for a little input on this engine and the choice for the Whiplash.
05-29-2002, 01:49 PM
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40 Engine choice for speed
Go with the x40, these were great engines. Break it in carefully and you will be very pleased with the power. What is a whiplash? Is it like a Diamond Dust?
05-29-2002, 04:54 PM
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40 Engine choice for speed
The Whiplash is a speed plane like the Diamond Dust. Reading in the web site it can do 200+ MPH
Tell me your recomendations as far as fuel and plug for the S.T. X40. I've had this engine in the box for a long time.
Pete
Tell me your recomendations as far as fuel and plug for the S.T. X40. I've had this engine in the box for a long time.
Pete
05-29-2002, 05:27 PM
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Want one??
I have one I'd let go...FIRE NIB, even has the blue head..no header or pipe, but I got a couple of headers from Macs for a pair of X45's. Let me know...$100 + $5 shipping.
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40 Engine choice for speed
Originally posted by modeltronics
The Whiplash is a speed plane like the Diamond Dust. Reading in the web site it can do 200+ MPH
Tell me your recomendations as far as fuel and plug for the S.T. X40. I've had this engine in the box for a long time.
Pete
The Whiplash is a speed plane like the Diamond Dust. Reading in the web site it can do 200+ MPH
Tell me your recomendations as far as fuel and plug for the S.T. X40. I've had this engine in the box for a long time.
Pete
In term of good fuel, use PowerMaster 15% Nitro with 18% oil content in it. And, as for the Glow Plug, I would recommend a McCoy #9 because it's a cold plug and made for racing purpose (Especially with the RPM you're going to run). Hope this help.
Happy flying!
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05-31-2002, 01:39 PM
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I agree , McCoy #9. Any good fuel that has the 18% - 21% oil content listed should work. I have also heard from some DF Jet fliers that an ounce of Turbine oil added to a gallon of fuel will help with longevity of high performance engines.
06-01-2002, 01:04 AM
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The Super Tigre X40 is a gorgeous engine. So sad to see ST go the way they went when GP took them over. What a wonderful history and great line of engines. I sure WISH I had bought one when I had the chance.
I don't really know which is the most powerful but I know when an engine has real SEX appeal and the ST X-40 with a True Turn spinner Ahh Ahhhhh OOOOhhhh , I need a cigarette
I don't really know which is the most powerful but I know when an engine has real SEX appeal and the ST X-40 with a True Turn spinner Ahh Ahhhhh OOOOhhhh , I need a cigarette
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Re: Want one??
Originally posted by ChuckAuger
I have one I'd let go...FIRE NIB, even has the blue head..no header or pipe, but I got a couple of headers from Macs for a pair of X45's. Let me know...$100 + $5 shipping.
I have one I'd let go...FIRE NIB, even has the blue head..no header or pipe, but I got a couple of headers from Macs for a pair of X45's. Let me know...$100 + $5 shipping.
I've never heard of this engine. Would you mind posting a picture if you can? I may be interested, as I'll be getting a Whiplash soon! Thanks
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R/C Carb for X40
Hi all, I have two X40's that i used to race with back in the early 80's in the Uk, but have been sitting in theirs boxes ever since, they have a rear mounted intake and i was wondering if anyone knew what R/C carb would fit these engines, i would to get them back in the air, but with throttle control :stupid:
I plan to fit the x40 back into my FAI F1 pylon racer.
I hope you can help
thanx
I plan to fit the x40 back into my FAI F1 pylon racer.
I hope you can help
thanx
