GASCAR members need to vote on the Engine rules for the 2009 Season! The OS12TG(P) or the OS15CV!

One of the .12cc engines under consideration for the .12 Pro Pan Class for the 2009 season is the OS12TG(P). This engine replaces the 12CV and has a two year warranty. It will only be available with the Pilot Shaft (P). This shaft is suppose to work with all clutch/flywheels currently on the market. I spoke with Andy McClellan of KSG, and he has spoken with OS, so this information is the most current. The engine sells for $159 through Tower Hobbies, with either the 12E Rotary Carb or the 12D Slide Carb. You can get a look at this engine from our "Download Page" by clicking on the picture.

Andy has agreed to work on a new Header/muffler combination for this engine, since it is a Rear Exhaust configuration. His exhaust system will be the only legal exhaust system for this engine in GASCAR, so keep tuned to this site for updates. Also, I have purchased one of these engines and will get with Andy and any other interested racers, to get all the bugs ironed out well in advance of the '09 season. We want to be sure we have an adequate clutch/flywheel and exhaust system available before the '09 season starts.

The other engine, suggested by John Forster, is the OS 15CV, which, according to Andy McClellan, will be around for some time, based on information he received from OS. The 15CV is the same case, head and outside configuration as the OS12CV that we are currently running. This makes for a much better substitute for the 2009 season, since all of our current parts will fit. Muffler, clutches, carburetors and heads will all fit. The Horsepower increase is just from .56 to .7. The RPM range is the same. Cost on the OS15cv is just $99 from Tower Hobbies.

Depending on which engine our members vote on, we may need to vote on which carburetor to use for the 2009 season. The Rotary carb gives more response in the mid-range, and is the same as we are running now. The slide carb gives more response on the bottom end and top end. We have always used the 10E Rotary on our 12CVs, but the slide carb might be better suited for our purposes if we go with the 12TG, since top end and acceleration are more important to us.

Please vote on which engine and carb you would prefer, via our "Contact Us" page. Or, feel free to make further suggestions. Please fill out the "e-mail" form and put your preference in the "comment" section. You will find the link for the e-mail form at the bottom of the contact page.

We will use the engine/carburetor that is preferred by the majority of members voting, so your vote is important. GASCAR has always been an organization run b the raceres, so your vote is important. Thank you so much for your support.

K.I.S.S. I vote for the 15 (head matches my car, lol) I like the clutch, muffler and carb we are using now but if it changes I will follow suit. No matter what we run, I will always be faster than scott, lol. On another note, we don't need more power or speed so I propose we go back to a .170 restrictor or smaller.

I agree with echeconnee just use the .15. It will help keep the cost down same everything we already use. No restrictors though. that rule needs to be left alone, i feel it should be the person that drives the car to decide whether or not he wants to use a restrictor. some tracks, you may want too, while a track like clover or easely you can get away with not using one.Oh well, just my .02 cents worth. Boy i hope the weather is good in BAMA this weekend. I am ready to go smurf bashing. Later, Benjie Wright=MR. PHENOM

Guys, please go to the gascar website and shoot Tim an email via the link provided on there.

We will also be discussing this issue at the race.

Me, I say go to the .15, 10er carb and let 'er rip. The only thing with the restrictors is they are no more. From Associated anyway. I have made some and they work very nice. We have them down to .160. I run that one when Cliff is around so he does not feel so bad.

KSG could make a restrictor and I agree not all venues should require one but let's not lose sight of the new guy and how intimidating a .12 CV looked. Now we are talking almost another 1/4 hp, a huge gain in a 3 pound car. Don't let Scott fool you about his .160 restrictor, it might be the same color as a .160 but you can bet it has a cool air induction port in it somewhere and if it's any faster than my car, it's probably packed with a fair dose of LUCK!

The OS15CV looks to be the best fit for us in 2009. Its the most adaptable to what we are already running. It keeps the cost down, also. And with the price of gasoline going up, we need to make this hobby as cost efficient as possible. But, let's not lose sight of what may come about in another year or two. I am trying to stay ahead of the game, and not get caught in a manufacturers vice-grip as to what is available. Go to the GASCAR Website and vote on what you want. GASCAR wanted to give racers a choice as to what they want to run. We will discuss this at the first GASCAR race this weekend at LPR.

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