Putting a gasser in a Raptor

[James]

Okay guys, let's here why I can't do this.

I was thinking that instead of fooling around with stinky nitro fuel (I know
Beav likes the smell :·) ), nitro engines, glow plugs... I would consider
putting a Gasser engine into a Raptor. I was thinking of putting a Zenoah
or something in. I haven't heard of anyone else doing this yet. Why
couldn't someone put a gasser in? Is the Raptor not strong enough to handle
the engine? Is it not possible to fit a gasser into the Raptor frame? A
Futaba 8 or 9 radio or JR 8103 should be able to handle the engine, no?

Has anyone else heard of someone successfully using a gasser in a Raptor?
If it is possible to put a gasser into a Raptor, which engine would be the
best (size, power, reliability)?

--
James

[HardwareLust]

"James" <jcox@willisenergy.com> wrote in message
news:a2%X9.2926$HQ2.9435306@news.primus.ca...
> Okay guys, let's here why I can't do this.
>
> I was thinking that instead of fooling around with stinky nitro fuel (I
know
> Beav likes the smell :·) ),

Me, too! Most wonderful smell there is. I guess that's why I'm attraced to
R/C vehicles and racing karts as well. :-)

[Siam Heli]

I suggest you have a look at a common gasser engine - that will instantly
clear the question why a Raptor is unsuitable for this type of engine...

Martin



"James" <jcox@willisenergy.com> wrote in message
news:a2%X9.2926$HQ2.9435306@news.primus.ca...
> Okay guys, let's here why I can't do this.
>
> I was thinking that instead of fooling around with stinky nitro fuel (I
know
> Beav likes the smell :·) ), nitro engines, glow plugs... I would consider
> putting a Gasser engine into a Raptor. I was thinking of putting a Zenoah
> or something in. I haven't heard of anyone else doing this yet. Why
> couldn't someone put a gasser in? Is the Raptor not strong enough to
handle
> the engine? Is it not possible to fit a gasser into the Raptor frame? A
> Futaba 8 or 9 radio or JR 8103 should be able to handle the engine, no?
>
> Has anyone else heard of someone successfully using a gasser in a Raptor?
> If it is possible to put a gasser into a Raptor, which engine would be the
> best (size, power, reliability)?
>
> --
> James
>
>

[elossam]

"Siam Heli" <econ@loxinfo.co.th> wrote in message news:<b0qffj$t6v$1@news.loxinfo.co.th>...
> I suggest you have a look at a common gasser engine - that will instantly
> clear the question why a Raptor is unsuitable for this type of engine...
>
> Martin
>
>
>
> Do you really belive it mate? Remember the last time someone said it´s imposible to fit a RC230 into an Eagle and how many people believed that with closed eyes. (I suppose we are talking about a raptor 60 size :)



Elossam

[Siam Heli]

I know exactly what you mean, Ellosam .... er, should I not...?
But the Raptor is a different cup of tea. Unless you build a complete new
frame you'd never get this engine in. Gear ration too is most unsuitable.
Once you changed all that - it wouldn't be a Raptor any more, wouldn't it?

While my Eagle is still 'n Eagle and so is yours - to a lesser degree ;)

Martin

"elossam" <almass@jazzfree.com> wrote in message
news:72b763b7.0301241501.77420c7b@posting.google.c om...
> "Siam Heli" <econ@loxinfo.co.th> wrote in message
news:<b0qffj$t6v$1@news.loxinfo.co.th>...
> > I suggest you have a look at a common gasser engine - that will
instantly
> > clear the question why a Raptor is unsuitable for this type of engine...
> >
> > Martin
> >
> >
> >
> > Do you really belive it mate? Remember the last time someone said it´s
imposible to fit a RC230 into an Eagle and how many people believed that
with closed eyes. (I suppose we are talking about a raptor 60 size :)
>
>
>
> Elossam

[Gordon Dunn]

I used to like the smell of nitro fuel- but to be honest i don't even notice
it anymore. I guess after regular exposure you become familiar with it and
don't realise it.

Im moving to a gasser soon too, but going for the Hirobo Eagle option- I
don't think it would be physically possible to get a Zenoah into a
Raptor/Shuttle

GD



"HardwareLust" <ceNOslate@yahooSPAM.com> wrote in message
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>
> "James" <jcox@willisenergy.com> wrote in message
> news:a2%X9.2926$HQ2.9435306@news.primus.ca...
> > Okay guys, let's here why I can't do this.
> >
> > I was thinking that instead of fooling around with stinky nitro fuel (I
> know
> > Beav likes the smell :·) ),
>
> Me, too! Most wonderful smell there is. I guess that's why I'm attraced
to
> R/C vehicles and racing karts as well. :-)
>
>