Originally Posted by
speedworks
Im guessing weak design or to much pinch on the engine. There Conrod does look very weak when next to the new GO Gasoline engine Conrod.
Well, it is just a nitro engine converted to gasoline. Compared to the conrod from the 15cc gas engine from the Octane, ours does look very weak.
It also seems to be extremely sensitive to the break-in procedure. Just a little bit off by running it harder or not paying attention to the temps and it'll just give up.