Freebird Posted October 3, 2012 Share #1 Posted October 3, 2012 I think this is just pretty darn cool. http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/10/02/world-smallest-supercharged-v8-enters-production/?intcmp=features Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIC Posted October 3, 2012 Share #2 Posted October 3, 2012 I saw that this morning... pretty cool......no information on mileage or if it would fit into a second Gen to make them faster..... :stirthepot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBJ Posted October 3, 2012 Share #3 Posted October 3, 2012 truly amazing . now all they need to do is develop a diesel version to run a generator and soon electric powered bikes and cars won't be such a dream! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twigg Posted October 3, 2012 Share #4 Posted October 3, 2012 I saw that this morning... pretty cool......no information on mileage or if it would fit into a second Gen to make them faster..... :stirthepot: Well that didn't take long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted October 3, 2012 Share #5 Posted October 3, 2012 Wicked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmelah Posted October 3, 2012 Share #6 Posted October 3, 2012 well it is in production so im gona order one for my 2nd gen that will be 9 more horses i didnt have :whistling::rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted October 3, 2012 Share #7 Posted October 3, 2012 I think I'll order one to mount in my trunk to run a generator so's I can get more lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendtdj Posted October 3, 2012 Share #8 Posted October 3, 2012 I saw this yesterday and sent the link to my son at tech school. (He is attending Southeast Tech in Sioux Falls, SD for Auto Mechanics.) His reply, and my feelings exactly, "That's freakin sweet!" Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummingbird Posted October 3, 2012 Share #9 Posted October 3, 2012 Well that didn't take long yep, sooner or most likely later, some people will realize that the roses have a much better aroma when you take the time to notice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozlander Posted October 4, 2012 Share #10 Posted October 4, 2012 I saw that this morning... pretty cool......no information on mileage or if it would fit into a second Gen to make them faster..... :stirthepot: If you could add one, it would double the HP. :whistling: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJoe Posted October 4, 2012 Share #11 Posted October 4, 2012 Pretty good for a standard engine. Next step would be to supercharge or turbocharge it. Then maybe the first gens will be able to keep up with the second gens... Heck the engines are gonna need replaced soon their being +13 yrs old ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted October 4, 2012 Share #12 Posted October 4, 2012 Along the same lines there is a guy in Europe that has built a scale 16 cyl Roles Royce engine for a scale Spitfire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twigg Posted October 4, 2012 Share #13 Posted October 4, 2012 Along the same lines there is a guy in Europe that has built a scale 16 cyl Roles Royce engine for a scale Spitfire. Shhhh! The RR Merlin engine had 12 cylinders Whatever, that would be a very impressive piece of engineering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted October 4, 2012 Share #14 Posted October 4, 2012 (edited) Shhhh! The RR Merlin engine had 12 cylinders Whatever, that would be a very impressive piece of engineering. Your right it is 12 cyl. http://www.enginehistory.org/ModelEngines/merlin_xx.shtml This was done back in 1976 - 81, CNC and CAD/CAM where not all that popular yet. This engine has a 1" bore and 1.2" stroke, for a displacement of 11.31 in3. Construction started in July 1976 and was completed in December 1981. There were significant problems with the operational miniature magnetos, carburetor and fuel system. Over 7,000 parts comprise the engine, and over 6,000 hours were required to complete it. Edited October 4, 2012 by Flyinfool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH Truck Guy Posted October 4, 2012 Share #15 Posted October 4, 2012 Pretty good for a standard engine. Next step would be to supercharge or turbocharge it. Then maybe the first gens will be able to keep up with the second gens... Heck the engines are gonna need replaced soon their being +13 yrs old ... Uh,I think it's got a blower on it already... Pretty dang cool... To build that motor,I think I would need a magnifying glass the size of a snow saucer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted October 4, 2012 Share #16 Posted October 4, 2012 here is that same engine in a body [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBbFU08s4i8&feature=relmfu]1/4 Scale Grave Digger Part 23B with Stinger 609 - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted October 4, 2012 Share #17 Posted October 4, 2012 [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2-OFGSESoI&feature=related]TruckModel Peterbilt 359 RC 1:4 Nissan Patrol vs. Peterbilt.mp4 - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJoe Posted October 4, 2012 Share #18 Posted October 4, 2012 HiTruckGuy :Uh,I think it's got a blower on it already... Just a picture of one??? The attached video is of standard engine.. If, it is about to go into production, would you not think they would video the supercharged version?, er, I mean if it really worked? I know my surpercharged RXP gives you a pucker factor when you lay into it. Lets just say the video was a dissapointment...and did not live up to the title... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJoe Posted October 5, 2012 Share #19 Posted October 5, 2012 The very last video on the page titled Stinger 609 production engine is of a supercharged engine in action. Pretty cool. Didn't notice it my first read? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideoftheroad Posted October 6, 2012 Share #20 Posted October 6, 2012 That would be really cool in a 30 scale drag or funny car. Maybe rig up a small co2 cartridge like from a BB gun and you can has NOS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJoe Posted October 6, 2012 Share #21 Posted October 6, 2012 Wonder what the life expectancy on something like that would be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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