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OS Max FP 40

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MaxPed33

MaxPed33

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i have an OS Max FP 40 laying around and making maintenance to the engine, i want to use it for an rc car but its an aircraft engine, anyone knows if its possible to use it in an rc car?
 
MaxPed33 said:
i have an OS Max FP 40 laying around and making maintenance to the engine, i want to use it for an rc car but its an aircraft engine, anyone knows if its possible to use it in an rc car?
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Welcome to the forum! I’m not really into nitro, but a couple guys such as @fstnd, @HPIguy, @Littlemotor, @Chubaka and a bunch of other guys I’m forgetting could help you out. And merry Christmas!
 
Chubaka said:
Dont know 💩 about planes but found this.

https://www.rcgrabbag.com/traxxas-t-maxx-with-os-40-4-stroke/

Also remember seeing os 40 plane motor tmaxxes back in the day.
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The FP would not be the best motor for an R/C car. You can make any engine work if you know what you are doing but the down side with the FP and the later LA motors was that they were non ball bearing engines. These were budget/entry level engines. They dont like to be on/off the throttle, they like to maintain a steady RPM. Pretty sure this is due to the lack of bearings. They just dont run smooth.... I think they have some collector value now if they are in good shape.
 

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