On road engine at GT car?
05-21-2014, 10:33 AM
#121
05-21-2014, 04:28 PM
#124
Tech Initiate
08-23-2014, 07:16 AM
#126
Tech Regular
any comments if i were to install with a Reds Racing M7 WCS?
08-23-2014, 07:20 AM
#127
I've seen racers run the M7 in the GT, but they were looking for a larger heat sink, as the airflow in the GT body is not nearly as good as an 1/8 open.. Reds engine needs to run cooler that a novarossi.
I have a 5R that I will have available for ROAR rule events, so 5 ports and 7mm restrictor.
I have a 5R that I will have available for ROAR rule events, so 5 ports and 7mm restrictor.
08-29-2014, 03:34 PM
#129
08-30-2014, 03:27 AM
#130
09-23-2014, 12:40 AM
#131
09-23-2014, 06:34 AM
#132
Some GT racers run non modified high end 5 port engines such as the RB BXR DI5 which is a monster powerhouse or screamers like the REDS 5 port but they still are disadvantaged compared to guys who can use the potential of a modified engine.
In my opinion this rule does not even-up the field, because it requires more knowledge to run a modified (or very fast) 5 port engine efficiently and not everyone has that knowledge nor is willing to incur the cost of sending their engine out.
At the end of the day it's great to have strict rules for everyone to comply with, but I'm not a fan of this one because it doesn't serve the purpose is was created for. For one it doesn't keep us from running ballistic engines and also there is still a big variety of engines on the track. In my opinion, the IGT8F spec rules had some great ideas but the GT8 field is not big enough right now to separate "open" and "spec"...
Just my 2 cents
09-23-2014, 10:57 AM
#133
Sure you do not have to run ceramics as this counts for more than 90% of the drivers in any competition. But look on these forums, even a starter asking which engine to buy shall be informed to get a Murnan. Also a lot of drivers "feel" they do need ceramics as also the same group of drivers still think 9 poorts are needed to go faster than a 5 port not knowing the the real reason what makes an engine fast.
Such rules are normally to lower the costs and make the performance more equal. A nice but bad thought if a modify to the extreeme is alowed....
Such rules are normally to lower the costs and make the performance more equal. A nice but bad thought if a modify to the extreeme is alowed....
09-23-2014, 11:32 AM
#134
Sure you do not have to run ceramics as this counts for more than 90% of the drivers in any competition. But look on these forums, even a starter asking which engine to buy shall be informed to get a Murnan. Also a lot of drivers "feel" they do need ceramics as also the same group of drivers still think 9 poorts are needed to go faster than a 5 port not knowing the the real reason what makes an engine fast.
Such rules are normally to lower the costs and make the performance more equal. A nice but bad thought if a modify to the extreeme is alowed....
Such rules are normally to lower the costs and make the performance more equal. A nice but bad thought if a modify to the extreeme is alowed....
To be honest I'm still doing a lot of reading about what makes an engine fast. From what I read/heard there are many things such as timing and balancing on the crankshaft, position of the sleeve and height of the ports and exhaust ports, size of the ports and of course pipe and header choice.
Still not exactly sure what exactly does what. Only thing I really noticed is that with the silicone ramp in crankshaft the engine spools up faster and is more reactive. And even then the timing had probably been altered on top of adding a silicone ramp so not sure of the exact contribution of the silicone ramp compared to timing...
Is true that a modified 5 port is just as fast if not faster than any 9 port I have (I tested this only in GT, for 8th scale I don't know).
About your last point, I agree. This is exactly why this rule is useless. At the end of the day it's really difficult to control the engines, unless they are sealed and hand out at the event. lol
09-23-2014, 02:36 PM
#135
Tech Adept
Agreed. Yes telling a starter to get a modified engine will only help him get frustrated I'm sure since he/she will either blow it or put the car straight into the boards.
To be honest I'm still doing a lot of reading about what makes an engine fast. From what I read/heard there are many things such as timing and balancing on the crankshaft, position of the sleeve and height of the ports and exhaust ports, size of the ports and of course pipe and header choice.
Still not exactly sure what exactly does what. Only thing I really noticed is that with the silicone ramp in crankshaft the engine spools up faster and is more reactive. And even then the timing had probably been altered on top of adding a silicone ramp so not sure of the exact contribution of the silicone ramp compared to timing...
Is true that a modified 5 port is just as fast if not faster than any 9 port I have (I tested this only in GT, for 8th scale I don't know).
About your last point, I agree. This is exactly why this rule is useless. At the end of the day it's really difficult to control the engines, unless they are sealed and hand out at the event. lol
To be honest I'm still doing a lot of reading about what makes an engine fast. From what I read/heard there are many things such as timing and balancing on the crankshaft, position of the sleeve and height of the ports and exhaust ports, size of the ports and of course pipe and header choice.
Still not exactly sure what exactly does what. Only thing I really noticed is that with the silicone ramp in crankshaft the engine spools up faster and is more reactive. And even then the timing had probably been altered on top of adding a silicone ramp so not sure of the exact contribution of the silicone ramp compared to timing...
Is true that a modified 5 port is just as fast if not faster than any 9 port I have (I tested this only in GT, for 8th scale I don't know).
About your last point, I agree. This is exactly why this rule is useless. At the end of the day it's really difficult to control the engines, unless they are sealed and hand out at the event. lol
