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Old 10-17-2011 | 10:05 AM
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Hi, I'm buying a kingtech 140f, I already have a k80, and it runs perfect, but I've heard that some people had problens with the 140, like bearing problens and other one have a GNV problem, resulting in overheating.
I don't know if these are isolated cases or the turbine has a problem itself.

Can I go on and buy or not?


Thanks a lot for the help.



Old 10-17-2011 | 12:19 PM
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Old 10-17-2011 | 12:29 PM
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Wow, what a helpful, insightful post you made. Well done.

megafly, I agree with you regarding the K80. There are a couple guys who have them down at my field and they run like clocks so I wouldn't hesitate to buy one.

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Even if you did have an issue which isn't likely, Barry is great to deal with and will look after you. I personally would buy any kingtech with confidence. Can't say that about a few other brands.
Old 10-17-2011 | 01:35 PM
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Thanks guys, I think I will go for it, bu I think is not going to assist me because I'm not buying from him, I have a friend that bought this turbine, but I'ts new, he hasn't take it out of the box. And i'm buying from him.


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The engine is great, also if you want to save some money you can buy direct from Taiwan if you buy 3 or more engines the give you 25% discount and include shipping all over the world. I got a few friends together and I bought 4 K80F and they shipped direct to NY for $1368.00 each. They will sell any of there engines at that price. Its awesome service 5 days and you get them at your door
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Thanks guys, I think I will go for it, bu I think is not going to assist me because I'm not buying from him, I have a friend that bought this turbine, but I'ts new, he hasn't take it out of the box. And i'm buying from him.


Thanks a lot.

Barry will still support you. The warranty is transferrable I believe and Barry is kingtech USA. He wants all kingtech owners to be happy.
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The engine is great, also if you want to save some money you can buy direct from Taiwan if you buy 3 or more engines the give you 25% discount and include shipping all over the world. I got a few friends together and I bought 4 K80F and they shipped direct to NY for $1368.00 each. They will sell any of there engines at that price. Its awesome service 5 days and you get them at your door

Out of curiosity do you know where these are built in Taiwan? I am curious, I used to live there is why I ask.

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<div></div><div>   +88677904960 </div><div>No.171, Jiouda Rd., Dashu Township, Kaohsiung County 840, Taiwan (R.O.C.)</div><div>    [email protected]</div><div></div><div>You can reach them there, like I said you will get 25% discount including shipping. They will ship to the states no problem several of my friends have had engines shipped there.</div><div></div><div>K80F for $1368</div><div>K140F for $1875</div><div>K170F for $2288</div><div></div><div>That some of the price list they gave me. It awesome.</div><div></div>
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Dear Newskin 78:

I don't know who you are as we have looked through sales tickets after tickets that were to ship to NY and sold to Columbia. Have you bought anything from us?

I have been informed by a number of resale clients around the world about your posts. Please delete them at once, as they not only damage factory's relations with our resellers, you are also misleading people how easily to get a discount by going to the factory. We have now designated Barry Hou of KingTech USA International as the sole distributor to the entire North and South America and currently discussing the possibility to launch a world wide marketing campaign solely under Barry's structure and directions.

Any sales related matters, please direct them over to Barry as he is much prepare to assist you.

I believe your posts were innocent, if I'm wrong, please let us know why.

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Old 10-18-2011 | 12:15 AM
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<span class="hps">I personally have</span>2<span class="hps">K140Fand they</span><span class="hps">are working</span><span class="hps">perfectly.</span>
<span class="hps">I</span><span class="hps">use</span><span class="hps">a</span><span class="hps">2S</span><span class="hps">4000mha</span><span class="hps">for</span><span class="hps">the</span><span class="hps">starter with de factory Setup.
you can see here a video of a starter :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tW1b2YUD0U
And soon some video with a Rafale skymaster, l39 jetlegend...</span>
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<div>To be honest I'm not sure what the factory in Taiwan is hiding from there resellers but I have a price list sent to me from the factory for the engines I mentioned above. Look I don't want to cause trouble here so I will no longer post. I was just trying to help some people out to get better prices. All I know is that I have purchased direct from the factory as well as several friends of mine down south. I just hate being called a lier when manufactures want to make extra cash. Anyway sorry I opened my mouth.</div><div></div>
Old 10-18-2011 | 03:07 AM
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Not your fault, the factories. In their rush to get the product out the door they undercut their resellers for a mere 3 units.
Old 10-18-2011 | 04:51 AM
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Ok guys, let not loose the topic.

I'will go the k-140.
When I got it i will post some pictures

Thanks for the help.
Old 10-18-2011 | 05:38 AM
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For exemple, recieve new today ;-)

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Old 10-18-2011 | 05:53 AM
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ORIGINAL: passagealanglaise

For exemple, recieve new today ;-)


Cool!
What's in the box?

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the last K140F with the new generation ok ECU and a very nice MTH pump.
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   +88677904960 
No.171, Jiouda Rd., Dashu Township, Kaohsiung County 840, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
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You can reach them there, like I said you will get 25% discount including shipping. They will ship to the states no problem several of my friends have had engines shipped there.

K80F for $1368
K140F for $1875
K170F for $2288

That some of the price list they gave me. It awesome.

That is wild, I lived about 10 km from there! how times change.
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ORIGINAL: passagealanglaise

the last K140F with the new generation ok ECU and a very nice MTH pump.

"The Last" ? are they not making any more.
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Mine has worked flawlessly, couldn't be more happy! Flying my F-15 with a K-140F.
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Old 10-19-2011 | 06:49 AM
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Default RE: Are you having problems with k-140?

Well, I just bought the 140, it's in my car
It's the old ECU, and I don't know what pump it has, when I get home I will post some pictures, she is a little burned? I think it's beuse they tested in the factory, all the acessories are packed and never has beem opened.
I will make a test stand to fire her up!

Thanks for the help.
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Last weekend with one of my K140F on my Rafale Skymaster !

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiX3d...;feature=feedu[/youtube]

amazing power

I have reduce the power to 115000 rpm..... too much power for this plane<br type="_moz" />
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hi megafly
good choice of turbine. all kingtechturbines are factory run before shipping.
that is whythe tail cone looks that way .
ken.
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Old 10-19-2011 | 06:47 PM
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Default RE: Are you having problems with k-140?

Some pics.




Can you please send some numbers, like what's the normal temperature at startup, and running?
I made a test stand today, looks pretty solid

Thanks again!
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Hello

here you can see a video of starting winth one of my k140F

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