New power for the X... Force 28
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I have always wanted to try one of these 28s, I would like to try a 32 as well. When I found out that Supertib was going to start selling the Ofna 28s with a mild basher modification, I had to try one. I was supposed to run it today, but the temperatures were soaring and I had some personal conflicts come up. I am kind of excited to give this engine a try. I checked out their website and do not see this black headed Ofna Force 28 listed. Hopefully, before the weekend is done, I will have some video to share. It seems like life keeps pulling me away from my plans for the day. Glen
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Bud, looks like a late 70's Jimmy in the background?
Bud, looks like a late 70's Jimmy in the background?
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I drove it around for a while today, initial outlook is good. It starts easily, idles nicely, and seems to be snappy off idle and through the mid range. It was warming up rapidly, so I need to run a few more tanks through. I had my camera, but my camera thief got my tripod too. Sounds and tunes like an F4.6, imagine that! I think I have a free day tomorrow, so maybe I can run it some more. My weekend got shot with family issues, today I ran a little over two tank through. Even running rich and being very tight, it was popping wheelies over the wheelie bar, but my F4.5 engines did that too during break in. I am looking forward to running it. Glen
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I like the looks of that engine. My question is, is it worth it money wise to buy a Modded Force .28 over something like a stock Picco .28? The force is $150 new at nitrohouse, and the Picco is $200 new. I didnt do much looking around at prices, but im sure they are going to be around $50 apart most places.
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I like the looks of that engine. My question is, is it worth it money wise to buy a Modded Force .28 over something like a stock Picco .28? The force is $150 new at nitrohouse, and the Picco is $200 new. I didnt do much looking around at prices, but im sure they are going to be around $50 apart most places.
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I like the looks of that engine. My question is, is it worth it money wise to buy a Modded Force .28 over something like a stock Picco .28? The force is $150 new at nitrohouse, and the Picco is $200 new. I didnt do much looking around at prices, but im sure they are going to be around $50 apart most places.
Eric
the modified Force 28 will be about $160.00 ! ...it wont be no modified Picco, but for the price it will be a killer engine !
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Thats not bad then. If it turns out to be a great running and lasting engine, I would consider a modded one If the Axial ever dies I wouldnt be after something wicked anyways, just something that has nice crisp throttle response, and some good torque and RPM.
Seeing as im fixing to get married though, it may be a while before i can afford much. lol
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Seeing as im fixing to get married though, it may be a while before i can afford much. lol
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Thats not bad then. If it turns out to be a great running and lasting engine, I would consider a modded one If the Axial ever dies I wouldnt be after something wicked anyways, just something that has nice crisp throttle response, and some good torque and RPM.
Seeing as im fixing to get married though, it may be a while before i can afford much. lol
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Thats not bad then. If it turns out to be a great running and lasting engine, I would consider a modded one If the Axial ever dies I wouldnt be after something wicked anyways, just something that has nice crisp throttle response, and some good torque and RPM.
Seeing as im fixing to get married though, it may be a while before i can afford much. lol
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Congrats man! Which one is the victim? I consider my ife to be the victim, she could have done sooooo much better. 8) Glen
Congrats man! Which one is the victim? I consider my ife to be the victim, she could have done sooooo much better. 8) Glen
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a hobby shop here in the uk called modelsport uk does them engines there is also a .36 version which i considered buying before i bought the lrp, i am still considering it to put in my cen gst cause the original isint very good
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Congrats man! I just graduated from college, am moving to the Dominican Republic to work and moving in with my girlfriend, THERE! Lot of changes at the same time LOL
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the modified Force 28 will be about $160.00 ! ...it wont be no modified Picco, but for the price it will be a killer engine !
ORIGINAL: cummins driver
I like the looks of that engine. My question is, is it worth it money wise to buy a Modded Force .28 over something like a stock Picco .28? The force is $150 new at nitrohouse, and the Picco is $200 new. I didnt do much looking around at prices, but im sure they are going to be around $50 apart most places.
Eric
I like the looks of that engine. My question is, is it worth it money wise to buy a Modded Force .28 over something like a stock Picco .28? The force is $150 new at nitrohouse, and the Picco is $200 new. I didnt do much looking around at prices, but im sure they are going to be around $50 apart most places.
Eric
the modified Force 28 will be about $160.00 ! ...it wont be no modified Picco, but for the price it will be a killer engine !
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But..will it be as powerful as a stock Picco 28?
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the modified Force 28 will be about $160.00 ! ...it wont be no modified Picco, but for the price it will be a killer engine !
ORIGINAL: cummins driver
I like the looks of that engine. My question is, is it worth it money wise to buy a Modded Force .28 over something like a stock Picco .28? The force is $150 new at nitrohouse, and the Picco is $200 new. I didnt do much looking around at prices, but im sure they are going to be around $50 apart most places.
Eric
I like the looks of that engine. My question is, is it worth it money wise to buy a Modded Force .28 over something like a stock Picco .28? The force is $150 new at nitrohouse, and the Picco is $200 new. I didnt do much looking around at prices, but im sure they are going to be around $50 apart most places.
Eric
the modified Force 28 will be about $160.00 ! ...it wont be no modified Picco, but for the price it will be a killer engine !
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Tib, will this engine outpower the 6 port SH28s and the 30? What pipe should go on it, an 053?
Tib, will this engine outpower the 6 port SH28s and the 30? What pipe should go on it, an 053?
not sure yet, but the plan is to outperform all the SH engine options...pipe selection is still being determined....The Force should tune better too as it has a insulated carb design....
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So far, I am running the 053 and this thing has punch. Too early to go comparing it to LRPs or Piccos, but I can tell you it tunes super easy and it starts excellent hot. I do not think I have any air leaks, it is rich, but it has been running hot. Maybe it is not as rich as I think since it runs for a long time on a tank of fuel. Before long I will forget the temp gun and run it hard. Still at that being cautious stage. It is smooth and it is snappy, whether it has a lot of speed has yet to be seen. Glen
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The temperatures took a dive this afternoon, running cooler with every run. I was leaning on it pretty hard and it was running around 230 to 250. Speed is picking up as well. It is easy starting and really idles nicely. I broke the throttle linkage on the servo, actually not broke, just worn out. The center of the throttle arm slipped over the screw head, leaving me with no throttle, just a nice idle. I would have bet good money that I had any part I needed for a Savage, not that one. I have about ten of the lower halves. Off to seek parts....
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I drove it around for a while today, initial outlook is good. It starts easily, idles nicely, and seems to be snappy off idle and through the mid range. It was warming up rapidly, so I need to run a few more tanks through. I had my camera, but my camera thief got my tripod too. Sounds and tunes like an F4.6, imagine that! I think I have a free day tomorrow, so maybe I can run it some more. My weekend got shot with family issues, today I ran a little over two tank through. Even running rich and being very tight, it was popping wheelies over the wheelie bar, but my F4.5 engines did that too during break in. I am looking forward to running it. Glen
I drove it around for a while today, initial outlook is good. It starts easily, idles nicely, and seems to be snappy off idle and through the mid range. It was warming up rapidly, so I need to run a few more tanks through. I had my camera, but my camera thief got my tripod too. Sounds and tunes like an F4.6, imagine that! I think I have a free day tomorrow, so maybe I can run it some more. My weekend got shot with family issues, today I ran a little over two tank through. Even running rich and being very tight, it was popping wheelies over the wheelie bar, but my F4.5 engines did that too during break in. I am looking forward to running it. Glen
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Not to derail the the thread, but what's that triangle-y thing stuck on the side of that Blazer do?
Not to derail the the thread, but what's that triangle-y thing stuck on the side of that Blazer do?
I fixed my linkage and broke a differential, sounds like a rear pinion, did a wheelie into a hole and got it started in a cartwheel. I wish I had an on board camera for one of those, they always look so violent. I have the parts, I just have not replaced them. I am also swapping to an 086 pipe. I am loving the quick starts and easy tuning. It is getting stronger as I run it, looks like a winner, unless the parts are not up to the extra load put on by the mods. It sure is fun to mess with, I will probably be trying to talk Tib into doing a 32 or if the 36 rumor is true, a 36 to play with. My son just got a job at Game Stop, so I am guessing I better buy a tripod.
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Hey BudBud, when are we going to see some video of that new Force engine? I have been pondering on possibly getting one from Tib. Let us see it in action. Later