Originally Posted by
Dr. Evil
Hi folks. I was wondering.. Why hasn't any of the MFGs created a 4 stroke nitro engine that can compete bottom end wise with the electric motors?
This could be a new dawn for Nitro.
In the Motocross industry, 2 strokes were king, and now 4 strokes are superior.
Can this happen in the R/C car


industry??
Imagine that low end 4 stroke grunt sound..
BBBRRRRRRRRUPP



There is 2 stroke gas in 1/5th scale. The problem with 4 stroke is you need a way to introduce oil into the engine using external means. With 2 stroke the oil is mixed in the fuel, which is basically what we run now with nitro. To go 4 stroke you'd need an oil pump and someplace to store the oil until its used, and that means alot of extra weight. I don't think 4 stroke will be that mirco sized anytime soon, but i could see other alternatives to nitro fuels in the future. Stuff like bio deisel might be adaptable and produce good hp and low end torque.