1/8 octane conversion, possible?
#1
1/8 octane conversion, possible?
Hey guys, I have a cen colossus here with a seized motor. So....I can go brushless and spend way too much money doing so...or....I was thinking of buying the savage or xxl-2 octane motor and using that. Does anyone know if there is any reason I couldn't do that?
I want gas for any number of reasons, and I like the cen...so why not? Please bear in mind I've never run a nitro anything so I am clueless on this.
Thanks!
I want gas for any number of reasons, and I like the cen...so why not? Please bear in mind I've never run a nitro anything so I am clueless on this.
Thanks!
Last edited by lemonader83; 10-06-2014 at 03:22 PM.
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The good news is that the CEN drivetrain is tough enough to handle the motor, but you would definitely have some serious fab work to do.
I think it would only be a good project if you like brain storming on a serious project. Otherwise, it's more cost effective to buy another nitro motor or just move on to a gas truck.
I think it would only be a good project if you like brain storming on a serious project. Otherwise, it's more cost effective to buy another nitro motor or just move on to a gas truck.
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The Losi XXL2 engine should be a bit easier. You'll still likely need to make a new engine mounting plate but the fuel tank can stay where it is. The exhaust will be easier too, just swap the XXL2 header for a buggy/truggy header, just be sure to use the XXL2 tuned pipe not one meant for a nitro.
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i wouldnt run the hpi motor.. its a very low revving motor and needs that 3 speed transmission on the savage.. http://dollarhobbyz.com/losi/lst-xxl...heel-more.html be better off using that
http://dollarhobbyz.com/losi/lst-xxl...-unit-cdi.html
http://dollarhobbyz.com/losi/lst-xxl...-unit-cdi.html
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As an owner of both of these trucks in question, I would highly recommend against using the XXL-2 engine. I am on my 3rd truck (4 engines total) like a lot of others and I have ZERO confidence this thing is going to last. Actually so much so, that I will be converting mine to nitro this winter.
#8
As an owner of both of these trucks in question, I would highly recommend against using the XXL-2 engine. I am on my 3rd truck (4 engines total) like a lot of others and I have ZERO confidence this thing is going to last. Actually so much so, that I will be converting mine to nitro this winter.
Idk...I watched videos for a long time last night and I see no speed from octane or nitro in a MT format. Both looks like total turds. Perhaps I need to look to 1/5 scale (zenoah) for any real power like I'm used to with electric???????
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While I question what you're doing with it to be blowing all these motors up...my guess is that given I have no knowledge of nitro or gas motors outside of my lawn mower.........this may be a bad idea!?
Idk...I watched videos for a long time last night and I see no speed from octane or nitro in a MT format. Both looks like total turds. Perhaps I need to look to 1/5 scale (zenoah) for any real power like I'm used to with electric???????
Idk...I watched videos for a long time last night and I see no speed from octane or nitro in a MT format. Both looks like total turds. Perhaps I need to look to 1/5 scale (zenoah) for any real power like I'm used to with electric???????
I was simply trying to offer some advice, so best of luck with your Zenoah powered Colossus.
Also, if your post was not intended that way, I apologize in advance.
#12
I'd be sensitive, yes. What's odd is all the nitro and gas guys seem overly sensitive on this site, especially in the mt category.
Why so serious....?
Anywho...this project is getting scrapped for now....if you guys say the motors are junk then I'll just let it sit until Losis engineers figure it out. So I'll be waiting a while
Why so serious....?
Anywho...this project is getting scrapped for now....if you guys say the motors are junk then I'll just let it sit until Losis engineers figure it out. So I'll be waiting a while
#15
But you still have to deal with oil/premix. I'd just throw in an LRP nitro mill, there cheap and it will be an improvement over the CEN 7.7