20 replies to this topic

[rich.h44]

As the title really anyone know if it can be done? Got the chance of cheap one that's only just run in!
What would need to be done?
Any help or advice will be great as im sick of my .12 not working properly!

[Euphoria]

I don't think it would fit. And I can't think of how you could make it fit with out rebuilding the whole chassis layout. Power would be crazy though!

[scrumpy jack]

that engine will be way to big! not only will it not fit- the extra power would very quickly destroy the mini ST's drive gear,diffs etc...

[.AJ.]

At a MSUK bash at Nunroyd last year i met a bloke off this forum (cant remember his name tho) who had fitted a .21 in a Mini ST so yes it is possible and it was just plan nutz

scrumpy jack, on 02 February 2012 - 11:12 AM, said:

that engine will be way to big! not only will it not fit- the extra power would very quickly destroy the mini ST's drive gear,diffs etc...

if they can take a Tenshock 550 on 3s then it will have no problems run a bigger nitro lump

Edited by .AJ., 02 February 2012 - 11:38 AM.

[rich.h44]

Ok thanks for the quick reply's guys guess that won't be in so what engines can I get in that will blot straight in?

[scrumpy jack]

.AJ., on 02 February 2012 - 11:28 AM, said:

At a MSUK bash at Nunroyd last year i met a bloke off this forum (cant remember his name tho) who had fitted a .21 in a Mini ST so yes it is possible and it was just plan nutz



if they can take a Tenshock 550 on 3s then it will have no problems run a bigger nitro lump

Crikey, must be tough little critters then!

[GunnersRC]

scrumpy jack, on 02 February 2012 - 11:40 AM, said:

Crikey, must be tough little critters then!

They are incredibly tough

[rich.h44]

ok looking at other engine options now how do you know what engine will fit in what car?please excuse my daft questions as im new to nitro and thought all engines were the same and the that you just had to get the mounts to suit your car?!

[revo nut]

just thought  i am looking at selling an ansman  engine a it don't fit the hpi savage engine mount thus meaning  it's smaller in size than  the hpi stuff  i have a mini st o coul se if it fit on the mount for you ..it's  really good engine i put  some byrons25%  in it primed  itpulled an  it started  up great .

Edited by revo nut, 03 February 2012 - 08:35 AM.

[R46]

have few mods to do for big block, what ever you do don't bother with mac 28 more grief than their worth

with 21

[rich.h44]

'revo nut'
all theses engine mount and sizes are really confusing me! what engine is it? yeah would be great if you could see if they fit in,if you have the spare time to do it?!

r46
what engine is in that?and what mods need doing? i thought the mach 28 was a good engine!

[R46]

engine used was force 21
have to make custom engine mount (taller) so can clear pullstart backplate to chassis & header pipe/manifold to clear rear diff housng/rear wing mount

[lazkopat]

Drill the chassis and plant a good 21 engine or Hyper engine in the Mini ST along with Fastrax engine mounts. Or

use small engine mounts and plant a 18 engine or even a 12 race engine!!!! just like me , more than enough or even a 20 engine (small block still). Losi has a small block .20 engine.

You wll get used to the mounts and engines, dont worry mate.

watch this space..

Edited by lazkopat, 03 February 2012 - 04:05 PM.

[R46]

lazkopat, on 03 February 2012 - 04:04 PM, said:

Drill the chassis and plant a good 21 engine or Hyper engine in the Mini ST along with Fastrax engine mounts. Or

use small engine mounts and plant a 18 engine or even a 12 race engine!!!! just like me , more than enough or even a 20 engine (small block still). Losi has a small block .20 engine.

You wll get used to the mounts and engines, dont worry mate.

watch this space..

you clearly don't know mini st lol not as simple as that for 21+ install
stock mounts manage any 12,15,18 once rear exhaust port engine

[lazkopat]

That's why I mentioned "Drilling" R46, i forgot maybe filing bits and bobs   time for DIY.

Rather than planint a big block just plant a small block and you will fly , escpcially with a race engine like mine's in the short course or go for an 18 engine or a 20 (small block) engine which Losi makes. It all depends on what you want at the end of the day.

Note; The Mini ST and the Hyper 10sc use the same parts/layouts/design (twins)

Edited by lazkopat, 03 February 2012 - 04:17 PM.