Fantom Engine ?

vectra

Anyone have any views on this engine?

I know they are not being made anymore but if I was to get 12 months Light use out of it and go for the 3.3 then maybe?
I was thinking of buying it for "Project Revo" and passing my 2.5r on to my son for his T-Maxx..!



Fantom FR18


Description: This is a drop in T-Maxx engine replacement with a crankshaft cut for the T-Maxx.

EZ-Start bolt-on machined rear plate
Crank shaft fits stock clutch parts
True ABC construction
Turbo design race ported crank
Knife-edge double bushing connecting rod
High performance slide carb connects to stock linkage
New piston design for better performance
Sleeve locating pin
Includes custom manifold, springs, and manifold seal
Includes glow plug and air filter
Includes highly detailed 26 page instruction manual


Size: Other
HP (bhp): 1.95 HP
Bore: Not Available
Stroke: 14 mm
Ports: Not Available
Weight: Not Available
Crank: Other
Construction: ABC
Displacement: Not Available
Type: Off-Road
Exhaust: Rear
Carb: Slide
RPM Range: 41,250 max
Webpage: www.fantomracing.com
Est. Street Cost: Not Available
Average Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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I have never heard of this engine! I reccomend you go over too the rcca (car) forums (http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/forumdisplay.php?forumid=114)
and copy over the thread, I would think there would be a better responce

Plug

Its only an .18 compared to the .20 sized traxxas engine. I heard and read that they are good engines but not worth the money. Did you look at the size of the opening at the front of the carb, much smaller compared to the 3.3 carb sio the airfilter wouldn't fit it(more money to splash out)
Another good engine you could look at is the 18tz, the first small block engine to shatter the 2hp barrier:eek: Same design as the tm only its a turbo with nearly .7HP more and a good bit cheaper, he down side you might have to buy a few more stuff for it and the plugs are dear:(

coolwings

vectra wrote:

Anyone have any views on this engine?

I haven't come across them before - probably mainly for US market.

vectra wrote:

with a crankshaft cut for the T-Maxx.

Based on the one in your photo - it appears to have an M5 Serpent shaft - the industry norm.

Plug

Theres a polit shaft on that engine and yeah your right there its mostly the US market you'll find them so parts will be hard to get here:)