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Offline Brian Gardner

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FP40 ABC sets
« on: December 04, 2017, 12:07:05 AM »
I'm looking towards next year and what to do next.

Please post your interest in ABC sets to suit the FP40. They'd be stunt timed and similar and the 5 port layout that has proven successful in the ST51 & other engines we've done.

Brian
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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #1 on: December 04, 2017, 10:40:04 AM »
Sounds like a great plan.  There are tons of FP40 engines that could be more useful with a more stunt friendly change to the timing.  I have a drawer full of new and lightly used FP40 and Tower 40 engines that I have ignored in lieu of the LA46, which always runs well for me.  What numbers would you change on the timing overall? 
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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #2 on: December 04, 2017, 11:02:54 AM »
Sounds like a good idea to me, too. I have both a Tower 40 and an FP40 that I'd like to use with no fear of runaway! Put me down for two.

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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #3 on: December 04, 2017, 12:30:20 PM »
The FP40 is a very high quality engine.  I have been happy with the re-timed (ground on) FP40's that I have.  I do not think they are great for stunt with their stock cylinder, but an ABC set that has idealized timing for stunt would surely be a hit.

It will be very important to get the number of ports, port configuration and timing just right.  Without the constraint of working with the stock ports, the potential is huge.  Do that and you could change Stunt.

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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #4 on: December 04, 2017, 01:46:31 PM »
Sounds like a great idea I would definitely take a couple of sets
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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #5 on: December 04, 2017, 03:03:45 PM »
Hi Brian,
I would take 3 sets for FP40.
Thanks, Greg
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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #6 on: December 04, 2017, 03:14:31 PM »
Not me, but bear in mind that a BG ABC FP.40 P&L would also fit an FP .35 and make it a .40, much as you can change an FP .25 to an FP .20.  y1 Steve   

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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #7 on: December 04, 2017, 10:19:08 PM »
Hi Brian,
That's great I think that's a great start.  My question is this, why don't you choose the HP 40?  Way better motor, lighter and has ball bearings also.  Ii have a Gold Cup 40 true ABC (no ring) and what a power house (ask Randy) with or without a pipe.  Maybe not as popular as the FP but way more power.

Later,
Mikey (Mike Pratt),

PS, I Take two p&l sets for FP’s if you run them. H^^

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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #8 on: December 04, 2017, 11:36:43 PM »

Hi Mike, I actually already have a production run of the HP40 in progress. All are spoken for at this time. They are stunt timed and a 5 port arrangement. The FP40 will be the same if I get enough interest to do a run of them.


Hi Brian,
That's great I think that's a great start.  My question is this, why don't you choose the HP 40?  Way better motor, lighter and has ball bearings also.  Ii have a Gold Cup 40 true ABC (no ring) and what a power house (ask Randy) with or without a pipe.  Maybe not as popular as the FP but way more power.

Later,
Mikey (Mike Pratt),

PS, I Take two p&l sets for FP’s if you run them. H^^

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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #9 on: December 05, 2017, 12:23:27 AM »
Hi Brian.

I´ll take two of the OS 40 FP sets. Are you planning to make another run of ST60 sets??

Kind regards.

Manuel.

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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #10 on: December 05, 2017, 12:52:56 AM »
Hi Manuel, thanks for your interest. I'll add you to the list. It looks like the numbers may be there.

I have a small run of ST60 in progress at present.

Brian

Hi Brian.

I´ll take two of the OS 40 FP sets. Are you planning to make another run of ST60 sets??

Kind regards.

Manuel.

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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #11 on: December 05, 2017, 04:22:37 AM »
I am in for 1
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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #12 on: December 05, 2017, 06:55:59 AM »
FP-40 stock was only okay, so I retimed it and then really liked it.  This is a great idea!  I'll take 2 sets, please.

Please make sure you talk to Ron Burns about your mods.  He modded an FP-40 years ago for Jimmy Paul and it was one of the nicest sounding stunt runs I ever heard!  It sounded like a completely different engine!

What did you do on the ST-60?  I'm interested in hearing more about that.

Thanks,
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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #13 on: December 05, 2017, 06:57:00 AM »
Will these come with a new head as the ST51 did ?
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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #14 on: December 05, 2017, 07:40:14 AM »
I'm in for 2 sets , thanks Brian I'll try to remember what the amount was this time.

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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #15 on: December 05, 2017, 11:00:17 AM »
One set for me Brian.
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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #16 on: December 05, 2017, 01:55:29 PM »
I'm not planning on that Greg. I'll supply shims as usual to reduce the comp if you want to experiment.

Will these come with a new head as the ST51 did ?

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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #17 on: December 09, 2017, 09:04:47 AM »
hello brian
                    put me down for one.
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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #18 on: December 09, 2017, 06:48:26 PM »
Done Juan

hello brian
                    put me down for one.
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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #19 on: December 11, 2017, 06:58:57 AM »
Brian, I'd like 2 sets -- thank you.  Steve P.

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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #20 on: December 12, 2017, 06:55:32 PM »
I would be interested in 2.  Any idea on price?

John

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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #21 on: December 13, 2017, 03:59:40 AM »
I will take one set, please.

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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #22 on: December 13, 2017, 04:26:44 AM »
Put me down for a total of 3 sets please. Thanks!

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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #23 on: December 13, 2017, 03:02:15 PM »
I would estimate them at around $130AUD shipped to the USA, $140AUD shipped to Europe & South America. That's around $100-$106US. The set will include piston/liner/rod/pin/shims.

List updated guys.

I would be interested in 2.  Any idea on price?

John

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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #24 on: December 18, 2017, 03:39:46 AM »
Add me to the list for one set please.
Thanks, Tim

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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #25 on: December 20, 2017, 01:08:52 AM »
I would estimate them at around $130AUD shipped to the USA, $140AUD shipped to Europe & South America. That's around $100-$106US. The set will include piston/liner/rod/pin/shims.

List updated guys.
2 sets Brian.


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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #26 on: December 23, 2017, 11:28:23 AM »
Well, I wasn't going to get in on this, but I just got a C-note for Christmas, so put me in for one set.

Mark

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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #27 on: December 25, 2017, 05:58:10 AM »
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What did you do on the ST-60?  I'm interested in hearing more about that.

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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #28 on: December 26, 2017, 05:39:58 PM »
List updated.

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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #29 on: December 26, 2017, 07:21:36 PM »
Hi Brian, put me down for two sets.
Thanks Al

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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #30 on: December 26, 2017, 07:52:53 PM »
Copy that

Hi Brian, put me down for two sets.
Thanks Al

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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #31 on: December 26, 2017, 11:08:01 PM »
I'll take two sets if they are available or when available.  Thanks

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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #32 on: December 29, 2017, 05:24:03 PM »
Could you provide some information about these?  Are they ported exactly the same as from OS, or have the port heights, size, shape, number, etc. been changed?  If retimed, it would be nice to know the changes that were made or at least what to expect.

Thanks

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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #33 on: December 29, 2017, 07:14:21 PM »
I would like a set pkease Brian

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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #34 on: December 31, 2017, 01:00:31 AM »
They will be typical of all my other stuff and will utilise port timing etc that has proven to work. Exh timing will be 138 and transfers 126. The boost port will be split like I did for the ST51 and am doing for the HP40. So it will be turning the motor into a user friendly purpose built stunt engine.


Could you provide some information about these?  Are they ported exactly the same as from OS, or have the port heights, size, shape, number, etc. been changed?  If retimed, it would be nice to know the changes that were made or at least what to expect.

Thanks

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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #35 on: December 31, 2017, 01:01:01 AM »
Added to the list Craig.

I would like a set pkease Brian

Many thanks
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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #36 on: January 01, 2018, 04:02:45 PM »
I'd be interested in a set for the FP 40.

Anxiously awaiting the arrival of the LA 46 set as well.

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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #37 on: January 02, 2018, 04:45:56 PM »
Added to the list Steve.

The LA46's aren't far off.

I'd be interested in a set for the FP 40.

Anxiously awaiting the arrival of the LA 46 set as well.

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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #38 on: January 07, 2018, 09:46:51 AM »
Brian,
I would like 2 sets please.

Mike

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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #39 on: January 07, 2018, 09:54:03 AM »
I'm in for 2 sets.
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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #40 on: January 07, 2018, 02:50:58 PM »
Added to the list guys

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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #41 on: January 08, 2018, 06:47:17 PM »
Brian,

  Any idea when these will be done?

Thanks.

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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #42 on: January 08, 2018, 09:34:10 PM »
Can I still get on the list for one please?

Tim

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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #43 on: January 09, 2018, 04:34:13 PM »
We are still finishing off LA46, ST51, HP40, Fox 35, ST35 and then will start on FP40 and others, so they will be a few months off yet. I'm hoping for mid year.

Your added to the list Tim

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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #44 on: February 12, 2018, 07:32:35 PM »
Hi Brian , put me down for a FP set, I am really happy with my MAX .35 set TJ
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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #45 on: February 12, 2018, 11:09:13 PM »
Hello Brian, can you put me down for 1 set pls

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Re: FP40 ABC sets
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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #47 on: February 13, 2018, 02:24:16 PM »
List updated

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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #48 on: February 13, 2018, 05:56:32 PM »
Brian...please sir over the last two years there are several threads with your superb offering...I fear I have lost track on the various sets I have committed to

If you could start a new thread with ALL the current projects and some related time line as to what is in the works and what are following it would help
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Re: FP40 ABC sets
« Reply #49 on: February 13, 2018, 10:57:10 PM »
I'll send you a PM Fred.

Brian...please sir over the last two years there are several threads with your superb offering...I fear I have lost track on the various sets I have committed to

If you could start a new thread with ALL the current projects and some related time line as to what is in the works and what are following it would help


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