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RE: OS or Epic .18 Engine in MT2? - 12/10/2004 5:20:53 PM   
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Our engines have come along way in the past couple of years. Perhaps you should give one a try and see for yourself.

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RE: OS or Epic .18 Engine in MT2? - 12/10/2004 9:49:27 PM   
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Status: offline 		I do test engines for companies and place comments about what I thought of them on my site. That cooling head is the same style that used to be on a couple megatechs, which makes me think u guys get your engines from SH by chance? Anywho, I'd love to test out an engine for you guys in a Tmaxx. If its better than a XTM, I'll change my mind about u.

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RE: OS or Epic .18 Engine in MT2? - 12/11/2004 1:05:19 AM   
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Contact Andrew Smolnik at our U.S. office and he will get you an engine to test. His email address is Andrew@cenracing.com Thanks for your interest.

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RE: OS or Epic .18 Engine in MT2? - 12/11/2004 2:16:40 AM   
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Status: offline 		I like my NT 16 in my CEN MT2 and i like my .46 In my Genesis, for my NT 16 it have been bulit proof never a singel problem with that engine. It has allot of power and it allways start on 1 or 2 pulls.
My .46 is also a great engine , but i have only run it for 20 tanks. I love CEN engine they are very good, and always start.

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RE: OS or Epic .18 Engine in MT2? - 12/11/2004 4:47:54 AM   
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Status: offline 		I agree with Jadda that the CEN NT 16 is a good base engine. I have my two originals and they still perform very well for a beginer intro nirto engine.
I have been testing other engines just to see for myself what works good with the MT2 chassis design. The only thing I find puzzling is why does the NT 16 have a restrictor sleeve in the base of their carb. I plan on removing it this weekend to see how it effects the NT16's performance. I believe this engine could be a performer if it was had all the high RPM breathing tricks done to it.

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RE: OS or Epic .18 Engine in MT2? - 12/12/2004 4:43:06 AM   
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Status: offline 		Contacted him, I guess we can wait and see for the results. Get me up to speed with this Cen engine, how new is it?

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RE: OS or Epic .18 Engine in MT2? - 12/13/2004 7:58:20 AM   
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The part # for the .18 NX3.0 piston and sleeve is G70344-08 This is an ABC piston and sleeve.


As I read on your engine part list these part is for NT-18 marine engine. Am I wrong?

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RE: OS or Epic .18 Engine in MT2? - 12/13/2004 6:16:48 PM   
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Status: offline 		I do think its the same engine, just different heads. Thats why they are the same.

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RE: OS or Epic .18 Engine in MT2? - 12/20/2004 2:02:51 AM   
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Status: offline 		I tested three engines this weekend in the MT2 truck chassis to see how they would perform. They are the Megatech Q1.6, Ofna Red Head and the Ofna Hyper .12. The chassis was set up with the 11/14 bell and the 2.2 speed hawg street tires. The Q1.6 was a disappointment (not the 1.6 hp as advertised-more like .9 hp). The Red Head was okay and ran as expected matching the expectancy factory rating of .75 hp. The Ofna Hyper 12 was a total surprise! It performed close to the power of the OS CVRX18! I find that by switching out the stock CEN battery box with one from an Ofna Pirate 10, the linkage set-up was much easier as it provide much more space to set up for either a slide or rotary carb. I will be trying the new CEN 18 next when I can find one at a good price.

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RE: OS or Epic .18 Engine in MT2? - 12/20/2004 2:34:10 AM   
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It performed close to the power of the OS CVRX18


really? have u had a 18 cvr in there yet?

i think the torque may give u a shock....

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RE: OS or Epic .18 Engine in MT2? - 12/22/2004 5:30:48 PM   
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Yes, But the part itself has changed to ABC. The "older" style was just nickel plated. We are utilizing the same part # but with a better part.

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RE: OS or Epic .18 Engine in MT2? - 12/28/2004 2:23:08 AM   
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Status: offline 		Cen, I have yet to get a reply from the person you told me to email. Again, I'd be proud to test the engine, I'll advertise it on my site for free if it impresses me. I could post it up on my site and leave it there for a limited month. After this weeks update, the site should be hopping again.

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RE: OS or Epic .18 Engine in MT2? - 1/18/2005 5:08:36 AM   
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Finally, instead of buying piston, sleeve, conrod and cooling head, I buy the new NX30 engine.
The body is stamped NT-18 instead of NX30. Marine Engine with different head ????
Yesterday, I just break it in. Using 20% nitro and OS-8 plug. As usual, no problem at all, one tug can start the engine easiliy .
Do you have any suggestion on what kind of plug do I need to use for the best performance, because the engine come w/o plug and I have no reference for it.

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RE: OS or Epic .18 Engine in MT2? - 1/26/2005 2:22:23 PM   
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Status: offline 		CEN, I have a question. I called the U.K. distributor today about trying to get the NT18 engine sent to my LHS. They had no idea what I was talking about even though I gave them the part number. Is this engine not available in the U.K.? Also I was going to buy a new piston, sleeve and crank shaft for the NT16 as I have the older one (1hp) and wanted to upgrade the internals to get the improved power outputs (1.2hp). However if the U.K. is not getting supplied with new parts, I will simply be replacing the old internals with the same thing if you see what I mean. When will we be getting the newer parts over here? Please reply.

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RE: OS or Epic .18 Engine in MT2? - 1/26/2005 3:12:08 PM   
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