Hi Guys,
I was looking at a website for anodizing at  www.hypercolor.biz  and found their other specialty is taking reed valve cox engines and turning them into 22,000 rpm screamers with either drum-valve or disc-valve induction.
I am not big into 1/2 A power but these are cool looking engines.
I was just curious if any of you guys have experience with them.

                                                         Pat Robinson

Hi Ray,
I believe the Mangusta DR .049 drum rotor engine is a part of their custom engine business and the other type of engine is their regular product offering.
I noticed that he did some work for Larry Renger on an older Cox engine model so Larry may have some idea about this gentlemans work.  This gentleman is in Concord, NC which is only 40 miles or less from where I live which is one reason I took note of his website. 
I guess the Mangusta would be like buying a "custom level" of engine like a PA- 40 ultralight from Randy Smith instead of having Randy sell you a reworked stock type of engine like an OS LA-40. This is not a perfect analogy but I think it gets the idea across.

Given the time, energy, thought and effort this gentleman has devoted I would say that he is serious about Cox engines.  I guess the practical question is; does it have the performance to move beyond just being a unique collectible and become a usuable everyday engine.

Anyway, these are neat looking engines so I wanted to share with the forum.

                                                     Pat Robinson

I have no personal experience with these engines but I do know that Tim is highly regarded for his personality, workmanship and a great person to deal with.
I have read nothing but praise for his products.

Let it be known however, that  Tim is facing a medical hardship concerning his daughter and that trying to buy from him right now may be a back seat issue till things get better. There are one or two customers who have had to wait longer than normal for their orders. I say family first and business second and If you do order and do not get first class service to be more than understanding in this matter.
If you are in a rush, don't blame Tim for bad service. Use your better judgment in this trying time for him.

Robert

Hi Larry,

Your Space Hopper Cox looked like it would be terrific in the picture.
I have a friend who is a collector and his stock engines can't compare.
It seems that Tim has a good reputation for his services and products.
I just thought it was very clever to turn a reed valve Cox into a drum-rotor engine, which is why I decided to make this post. Larry, thanks for your reply.
                                                                   Pat Robinson