I'm not, wanted to and planned on making 2 rounds so I could go but it didnt work out this year.

GRP engines were made in the Tecno Power factory... so I guess its the other way around :) The GRP engines were made under the joint efforts of 3 designers so there were many comprimises between all of them, this engine is Rody's complete design, so there are external similarities, but no internal similarities other than some parts will physically swap back and forth. Since the GRP engines years ago, the entire engine has been re-designed and vastly improved as well as updated. We have tested both engines and there is simply no comparison. If it was the same engine there would be no reason to import an identical line.

very soon, my guess is mid october

I hope I am able to test it before the snow flies.... usually mod Nov we are seeing snow...

Should be able to make it just in time...... they will be on the site today for pre-order by dealers. Make sure your signed up and get one on the first shipment

Selling mine if anyone is interested.
Just broken in...never raced.

Yeah Im interested but My question is: Why are you selling it??..

Broke it in just when the racing season ended and i got a new offer for maxpower engines for the upcoming events so this would be sitting there on the shelf.

Is it just me or is there a contradiction between these 2 quotes from this thread? Not being negative, just critical.
From what Rody is saying this engine is an updated/improved GRP which makes a really good engine even better but it's not a re-design.

Yes they are similar, dimensions allow the parts to interchange, so you can take a Tecno P/S and install it in your worn out GRP, like my comments state.

So you could consider the Tecno an updated GRP. I guess it comes down to opinion. Since the GRP engines, the carburetor, block, connecting rod, head button, cooling head and bearing has all been re-designed for longer life, more power and reliability out of much better materials and processes.

I like the Cyrul method if I were going to need this engine for a race and I didn't have time for the heat method. The heat method can take a couple days if you get bad weather like in south FL(rain).

I've had very good luck with it so far.... I run about a half gallon through it this way (doesnt take long, couple hrs) and the last few engines have ran great and lasted :)

Thanks for pointing that out...

I have No interest in a "updated/improved" GRP...No Thanks..

Ill stick with My Speeds...:nod:

Thanks Again Ambros303...

What you guys must not realize is very small changes in these engines make big differences. For example... Novarossi makes engines for a lot of different companies and many of the parts are very similar between brands, yet small timing and porting changes specified by the specific brand makes for very different performing engines. I never ran a GRP but know many people that did and most everyone I raced with seemed to like them. Some of them are still around and running so I think the quality was there.

I personally think there are very few people with the knowledge and skills Rody has when it comes to these engines. Many things he started on RB's years ago is still used by RB and many other engine companies. The RB B10 is the same engine Rody designed 5 years ago with cosmetic changes over the years. The guy is a world champion on the track, and has designed engines that are 3 time world champions (sounds like a competitor to me) IMO he's not going to get back into this to bring a mediocre engine to the market.

The Speed is a great engine no doubt, I have ran many myself.

But until you've seen or ran one, dont be so quick to judge. The things we're working on for the next year I think will sway many opinions of who Tecno Power is :)

Sorry but I don't understand these post.. the just like with the +4s.. nobody even batted an eye to Max Power C5Q motor that's been out for yrs.. but when they 'updated' it and put a purple head on it, put it in drakes car they sold like crazy.. and just like with these buget motor rebags.. like the RB K9/10, Force JL, and now HPI (whatever they call it) there were ppl saying they wished it was listed as Hot Bodies motor so they could run it.. now.. a lot of motors are just continuing to evolve, like a the kyosho sponsered driver/pitman saying the 3pt orions are just sirio cl3bs that are continuing to be updated.. if you have a personal reasons to dislike the GRP line then that's understandable, but remember if there were issues, the 'updated' motors should take care of previous issues. But it bugs me when ppl have a problem with updated/rebranded cars/motors ect.. everything is becoming like this.. especially the bugs/trugs your running.

Sorry for the long post and no disrespect but if its updated, it really doesn't make it the same motor anyways.

Out with the old and in with the new. The TechnoPower B01 will be powering my Mugen Mbx6 in the Rc Pro Finals in Alvarodo Tx at the in of oct. Im going to start doing some testing next weekend at Mikes In Porter Tx and if anyone has any questions please feel free to pm me or post on this thread.