Guys,

I just wanted to say thanks to Dennis and RDLogics for the great support and making some serious HP. The motor worked great all weekend. As Dennis said I needed to make a small adjustment on the needle, but other then my own mistake the motor was GREAT!!

Runtime was not an issue nor was temp. Motor temp was between 200 and 220. I ran a turbo plug number 7 and had plenty of nitro after the 5min qualifier.

The track size was around 456 centerline and had a nice flow to it. I'm really looking forward to the Nats and getting the motor on the big track.

Dennis and RDLogics thanks for the great support.

Mark Unrath

Where can I get it?
 

Is the engine available at Larry's yet?

How can I get one of the special signiture engines? I was not able to get the guy at RD Logics.

Thanks,

Tony

I guess since a few protos will be present at the Nats as Dennis stated then I assume we won't be seeing Dennis's motors at Larry's till after the nats.

it sounds like you might not see one for a while if you were not on the waiting list, i dont think there will be a mass release , but i hope iam wrong, i would reallly like to try one of these lagendary motors =-).

a couple ?

are these motors when released going to be hand mods or cnc cut only .

are the motors you are racing going to be production models or prototype one offs.

you say the first few are going to be tweeked by you will hand mods be available or necessary.

thanks can wait to get one of these little gems (hopefully)

I believe about 45 days from the Nats, if my memory serves me correctly. LOL

bcquick,

Read back a couple of pages.
I believe Motorman's intention is to produce an engine with all the "mod's" already in place from the production line and at a reasonable price.

That's not to say it couldn't be further modified, and this is what he's doing to the first "signature" engines. I'd also expect that the team guys engines will get extra attention again. This is normal and expected.

The reality is we can't expect him to sit down and hand cut, like, 5000 engines.
. . . . it was something about him wanting a life! :lol:

engine mods
 

It is very interesting that everybody looking for hand's mods. Why it can be immaging that engine initialy done on machines right and will not required any mods? I saw Moroman's engine and I am sure it will not required to do anything on it. Dennice put there a lot of new stuff and it is very highely designed.
I am sure some people will try to dremel hacking it, but it won't be success there-everything done right start from the design to final assembly.
Edward

The whole premise of this engine was to produce a production motor that needs 0 modification to run with the high dollar mod motors.

Signature engines are simply hand fitted and tolerance certified. There is no quote modifications to be done. I have pushed the engine to the very limit of performance and dependable reliability together. The torque and rpm is really off the hook. Fuel mileage is fantastic to. 6.20 to 8.00 minutes on 40% fuel at reasonable temps at tight head clearance. this will probably fall into the high fives at sea level. I can only imagine how its going to run at that altitude as we have not tested there yet.

I have not actually measured one yet (we will next week) but from past experience it appears they spin into the lower to mid fourties (RPM) under load on the track. You can easily pick them out over other engines. They have that signature RTU intake howl when their turned up. They have enough torque that I can actually hear the transmisson go whack when it hits second gear on my serpent. I am a little concerned about the durability of the drivetrain on my own car. LOL

I can make them go even harder but the tuneability of the motor will become unsatisfactory for on road racing.

WAY TO GO DENNIS, HOPE YOU NAIL THE NATIONALS.
I'M ANXIUOS TO KNOW IF I MADE THE LIST OF SIGNATURE ENGINES....WHEN WE'LL WE KNOW........

AFM

Dennis
i have never heard anything but great reviews of your old motors and have been trying to find out if you were still doing them, i had given up all hope of finding you until i stumbled on this message bord about a week ago and was shocked to see you here talking about a new motor design.
If you can bring this engine to market and it performs as you say you will greatly give the r/c world what it needs, a little bit of cost control, i have as have others paid up to $400.00 for a mod .12 not to mention what i have paid for a mod .21. it a shame you have to spend what equals to a house payment just to purchase 2 motors to be competitive in our sport.
my only concern is the supply and demand of your great new engine, hopefully not to many others get lucky enough to come across this board as i have (not until i get my two bullets anyway=-).

good luck next week we all cant wait for your report.

Please stop SHOUTING!!!!!

Hey Dennis
Want to test at sea level? Come to Honolulu, the parking lot we race on is at sea level:lol: In fact the ocean is across the street from the parking lot. And Kris Moore from Mugen will tell you the track has a lot of traction.

Thanks Roy and others. Please spread the word about the engine as it is still somewhat unknown to the rest of the world at this point though I figure after the nats that won't be the case. If you hobby shops don't carry RD stuff tell them to get on it! we have alot more stuff comming. a car is in the works somewhere in the next year we hope.

As far as volume goes peak production is sloted at 1000 a month with a gradual ramp up. There should be plenty to go around in a few months. My website will also include comprehensive information about tuning and caring for your engines. Right now the site is simply a placeholder on the web but that will change within the next few months.

If we get whacked at the nats it will be a driving or setup issue as we do not have a lack of power problem. In fact dealing whith the amount we have has been. On throttle push on the 710 was a real problem for us the last three weeks but we have a good handle on it now.

There are alot of good drivers and tuner engines that will be at the nats. we just hope for a good showing to make up for the catastrophy we suffered at cincinatti a few years ago.

Dennis what did you do to get rid of the on throttle push on the 710?

How about on the signature engines you put the names of the people on the waiting list their names? Peronalized Richey Signatures engines.

The lhs's here havn't heard of your engines until recently and some still don't know about you. Only a few racers talk about it and are waiting to see how "unfricken believable" your engines are.

So when will we learn more about the new car? Serpent, Mugen, Kyosho, AE based? Shaft or Belts?

He bought a mtx-3 lol

we'll tell after the nats.

way to early to even really discuss it

Mines been on the shelf and off the shelf alot latley. It handles great but it does not accelerate like the serpent. Not even close.

What about the signiture engine? I really would like to have one.
Is there another way to get one of these? I tried the guys at RD with no luck.

Please let me know.

You´ve got pm!

Dennis,

Just wondering if the motor will get here in time for the RD Logics race.

leo v.

yes I believe so, if the plan comes together. The nats tune up is going extremly well.

seiseck no PM I see.

Dennis
Did you really break 2 ribs a couple weeks ago? Must've been some weekend.

no
all that happened over a couple seasons thank god.
right now all is good

So how are the guys doing at the nats so far?

Results after 3 heats...

Sedan Gas Touring

Position Name
1 Barry Baker
2 Mike Swauger
3 Josh Cyrul
4 Mike Blackstock
5 Kyle Skidmore
6 Paul Ciccarello
7 Atsushi Hara (Maxy's Modified Engine)
8 Chris Tosolini
9 Brandon McNally
10 Walter Henderson



Master Sedan Touring

Position Name
1 Tommy Porfirio
2 Elie Ezrow
3 Ken Campbell
4 Ted Flack
5 Michael Bowman
6 Maxy Velazco
7 Carl Edwards
8 Ralph Morella
9 Dennis Richey
10 Paul Rush

results are from

http://www.maxysfuel.com

A Main Results:

Sedan Gas Touring

Position Name
1 Mike Swauger
2 Barry Baker
3 Atsushi Hara (Maxy's Modified Engine)
4 Josh Cyrul
5 Mike Blackstock
6 Kyle Skidmore
7 Paul Ciccarello
8 Chris Tosolini
9 Brian Berry
10 Ron Atomic


Master Sedan Touring

Position Name
1 Tommy Porfirio
2 Elie Ezrow
3 Ken Campbell
4 Ted Flack
5 Ralph Morella
6 Maxy Velazco
7 Paul Rush
8 Carl Edwards
9 Michael Bowman
10 Steve Lazarus

thats how the mains will start

What's the difference between Sedan Gas Touring and Master Sedan Touring?

age
 

masters are the older guy i think 40 and up.

Atsushi Hara
wins nationals

Thats all i know for now cell phone went dead

1st national win for maxy fuel and motor

was happy made the bump from the b to the a. broke the car at 30 minutes or so but had fun. I think I finished 8th or 9th in the masters A. RD motor ran great. Kinda ran out of tire real fast :)

four drivers used the turbo II pipe in the a main Cyrul, Hara, Tossolini, and one other but who escapes me.(might of been skidmore) Turbo II wins the nats two years in a row. Thanks again Atushi. Atushi was short on power but his incredible driving and his pitstops made up for it. The guy is just incredible.

Motorman, plz check your PM. Thanks.

damn!
 

dennis you ran 24 laps before your first fuel stop !:weird: :weird:

Dennis you have mail.

Hi Denis

Just wonder is the turbo II pipe make by STS now??

made in China?

I think he said Taiwan a while back.
That either is, or isn't China, depending on who you're talking to. ;)

pretty slow around here lately.....

slow?
 

It is called BURNOUT.

Re: slow?
 

YBBURNOUT? :lol: Wassup Brad!