My Cison V8 not only broke a push rod in four pieces, it sheared the locating pin for #1 exhaust cam lobe and shifted the cam gear on the cam shaft. I used a suspension part from some Ofna all-wheel-drive spares I had laying around and loc-tited and re-pinned the cam lobe. I replaced both rocker arm shafts with laser track rods from a clapped out CD-ROM drive because they were longer. All issues resolved so far. Your engine sounds great.
@@dennisdempseyradiooutofcontrol you bet!! Mine runs very well but I think the crankshaft could use some improvement in the balancing. Maybe it should be modeled from the Chevy 350 crank?
Now im even more excited for mine! Should be done with painting! Hopefully in the next few days it ships! Had to get motor mounts just so i can stand the thing up
Love how the Chinese engines make it a Chevy but put the distributor in the front 😅 just a forewarning everybody the instruction manual is very hard to decipher and the one they have as a PDF file it's more confusing. You definitely have to have some mechanic understanding to put one of these engines together and to run it .
not chevy sorry dude its a 440 mopar engine. states right on the website "The Art of Miniature Precision The CISON Small-block V8-440 Engine Kit is more than just a mechanical masterpiece. Picture a 1/6 scale marvel that mirrors the finest details of a full-sized V8 engine, the best high performance v8 engine model ever. This miniature powerhouse, boasting an impressive 4.8 horsepower and an RPM range of 1500-10000rpm, is designed with an obsessive commitment to precision. It's not merely a model; it's a captivating work of art in motion. Every component, every curve, and every detail has been meticulously crafted to perfection."
@@w.r2845originally when they were developing this engine they were calling it a Chevy block for almost 6 months but people were jumping all over them about the distributor in the front. That's why they changed it to say it's a Mopar engine
Umm... they didn't "make it a Chevy". -Front drive distributor (Buick, FoMoCo, most Chrysler/Mopar) -symmetrical intake/exhaust ports (FoMoCo, some Chrysler, late model GM,) The only thing "Chevy" about these engines, is the valve cover bolt pattern, optional script, and firing order.
I think it's freaking awesome! my 18 inch Poulan chainsaw is a 42 cc two-stroke. All hp no torque. The v8 has the same displacement but a LOT more tourqe being a 4 stroke. 👍
HI They have a fan and shroud available which would help with the cooling. Also unless the radiator tank has a divider inside of it between the inlet and outlet how can the coolant circulate through the fins? Usually it flows from one tank to the other through the fins. If you have a degree wheel on hand it would be wise to advance your camshaft a couple of degrees. Might as well if they give you provisions to do so. This engine should rev up to ten thousand rpm no problem. I use the centrifugal clutches off of chainsaws or weed whackers on my engines which work great. Just don't start it without the outer part of the clutch on it because the weights and springs will go flying on startup. Don't ask!
I've been mocking some stuff up for this engine. The L4 shaft does fit, I've seen people already using it, so that clutch will work. I don't know if it's strong enough though, because the Cison clutch looks a lot like a 1/10th scale nitro clutch. I'm thinking a 1/8th clutch might work like a Reds Tetra. Anyway, using a Revo trans with steel gears, a Tmaxx diff with the same, alloy housings, I am pretty certain by the measurements Cison put out that I can stuff this thing in a 1/8th scale street eliminator. I would probably be a little on the Rat Fink side in scale, and the radiator will have to be in the middle of the car suspended over the transmission, but with that, I'd be able to have a 3.5 inch long drive shaft which is about what a Tmaxx uses in the rear. A 1/7th (410mm wb car) would be more ideal, but I really want this in a 330mm wb car. Anyway, just waiting on the early birds like you to find out the engine "bugs" before I take on the project, haha.
@dennisdempseyradiooutofcontrol adjustable valve train is a major bonus in these engines . Might help with make it run more like a rumbling v8 at lower idle speed once it's broken in fully
the way it looks like a chevy but has the leaning front distributor is more like a buick from what i have seen it may be a little different then an actual buick but still
@@martinzhang5533 ok yeah i can see that but if you were to call it a “chevy 350” model like people have said yeah that’s in accurate but you could kind of say it is more like a buick or an early big block
Nice Dennis. I’m waiting on another piston ring for mine. There was a problem with (1) piston on my v8.. a new piston and ring should be here tomorrow. On another note, Will the Cison transmission bolt to this engine? Enjoy your videos man keep up the good work.
I’m completely new to this, if I wanted to buy this and build myself, is there some information I can read about so that I’m up to speed with the know how.
stirlingkit has all the assembly procedures on their website, It is like building a real small block chevy engine but in miniature size. follow some of the facebook videos everyone is uploading they have a lot of information👍
For the life of me I can't understand why I go through all the trouble to make it look like a small block Chevy but then put the distributor in the front...
My Cison V8 not only broke a push rod in four pieces, it sheared the locating pin for #1 exhaust cam lobe and shifted the cam gear on the cam shaft. I used a suspension part from some Ofna all-wheel-drive spares I had laying around and loc-tited and re-pinned the cam lobe. I replaced both rocker arm shafts with laser track rods from a clapped out CD-ROM drive because they were longer. All issues resolved so far. Your engine sounds great.
Ahh I love seat of the pants engineering my friend! thanks for posting your ideas!
@@dennisdempseyradiooutofcontrol you bet!! Mine runs very well but I think the crankshaft could use some improvement in the balancing. Maybe it should be modeled from the Chevy 350 crank?
Now im even more excited for mine! Should be done with painting! Hopefully in the next few days it ships! Had to get motor mounts just so i can stand the thing up
Always informative and entertaining! Thank you for taking the time to record this stuff and posting these vids!
My pleasure!
Love how the Chinese engines make it a Chevy but put the distributor in the front 😅 just a forewarning everybody the instruction manual is very hard to decipher and the one they have as a PDF file it's more confusing. You definitely have to have some mechanic understanding to put one of these engines together and to run it .
not chevy sorry dude its a 440 mopar engine. states right on the website
"The Art of Miniature Precision
The CISON Small-block V8-440 Engine Kit is more than just a mechanical masterpiece. Picture a 1/6 scale marvel that mirrors the finest details of a full-sized V8 engine, the best high performance v8 engine model ever. This miniature powerhouse, boasting an impressive 4.8 horsepower and an RPM range of 1500-10000rpm, is designed with an obsessive commitment to precision. It's not merely a model; it's a captivating work of art in motion. Every component, every curve, and every detail has been meticulously crafted to perfection."
@@w.r2845originally when they were developing this engine they were calling it a Chevy block for almost 6 months but people were jumping all over them about the distributor in the front. That's why they changed it to say it's a Mopar engine
yep i remember that, the block is a true scale chevy 4 bolt main and heads they couldn't get gears small enough to put the dizzy in the back,
Umm... they didn't "make it a Chevy".
-Front drive distributor (Buick, FoMoCo, most Chrysler/Mopar)
-symmetrical intake/exhaust ports (FoMoCo, some Chrysler, late model GM,)
The only thing "Chevy" about these engines, is the valve cover bolt pattern, optional script, and firing order.
There actually is miniature SBC with the distributor in the rear out there for sale and a little Ford small block too.
I was going to buy this now, but I'm going to wait to iron out few things first then I order the second round
I think it's freaking awesome! my 18 inch Poulan chainsaw is a 42 cc two-stroke. All hp no torque. The v8 has the same displacement but a LOT more tourqe being a 4 stroke. 👍
Love your work mate, you know how to give an engine a rev 🤙🏼
HI They have a fan and shroud available which would help with the cooling. Also unless the radiator tank has a divider inside of it between the inlet and outlet how can the coolant circulate through the fins? Usually it flows from one tank to the other through the fins. If you have a degree wheel on hand it would be wise to advance your camshaft a couple of degrees. Might as well if they give you provisions to do so. This engine should rev up to ten thousand rpm no problem. I use the centrifugal clutches off of chainsaws or weed whackers on my engines which work great. Just don't start it without the outer part of the clutch on it because the weights and springs will go flying on startup. Don't ask!
I've been mocking some stuff up for this engine. The L4 shaft does fit, I've seen people already using it, so that clutch will work. I don't know if it's strong enough though, because the Cison clutch looks a lot like a 1/10th scale nitro clutch. I'm thinking a 1/8th clutch might work like a Reds Tetra. Anyway, using a Revo trans with steel gears, a Tmaxx diff with the same, alloy housings, I am pretty certain by the measurements Cison put out that I can stuff this thing in a 1/8th scale street eliminator. I would probably be a little on the Rat Fink side in scale, and the radiator will have to be in the middle of the car suspended over the transmission, but with that, I'd be able to have a 3.5 inch long drive shaft which is about what a Tmaxx uses in the rear. A 1/7th (410mm wb car) would be more ideal, but I really want this in a 330mm wb car. Anyway, just waiting on the early birds like you to find out the engine "bugs" before I take on the project, haha.
It seems needs some refinement and mini improvements before being suited for majority of buyers. But it's on my list of engines to get 👍
Its very tunable adjustable ignition and fully adjustable valve train👍
@dennisdempseyradiooutofcontrol adjustable valve train is a major bonus in these engines . Might help with make it run more like a rumbling v8 at lower idle speed once it's broken in fully
How much is this Engine! ? I just watch an ad for it on Facebook!! The Ad said it was on sale for $34.98 !! It's got to be well over $ 2.000 dollars!!
I saw the same ad and want to buy it too! It looks like the same thing but I just have a weird feeling about it
@@jasonrexford8994 Don't fall for it! It's well over $ 2.000
Sounds like it has a flat-plane crank.. it doesn't have the V8 rumble that you would associate with an older SBC or SBF.
That's incredible, I love your videos. Cheers
Thank you! Cheers!
Very good video as always Dennis.
Is this one running with gas right out of the pump? or are you mixing with oil?
yep straight gas no oil mix👍
Have you found out if you can atleast put maybe a reds clutch on the back of it to maybe use with a nitro transmission?
the way it looks like a chevy but has the leaning front distributor is more like a buick from what i have seen it may be a little different then an actual buick but still
I think the front distributor design cue is from some of the early big blocks, like it has 440 in its name
@@martinzhang5533 ok yeah i can see that but if you were to call it a “chevy 350” model like people have said yeah that’s in accurate but you could kind of say it is more like a buick or an early big block
You need to put it in a dragster!
That's what I'm wondering is if there's a transmission and drive train that can go with this. Want to chassis and frame too.
@@mrobinson75Maybe in the future there will be a new transmission for the V8 like the L4-175
How about cotton gauze and a piece of window screen on top for the oil filter
That would be awesome in an bigger rc boat
It has all the looks of a SBC BUT, the lightning whirler in the front of the block..
That’s just blasphemy but still a good little motor nonetheless
Man that engine is super cool Big D ! How much do they run? Do you like it more than the Toyan ?
Wuts the dimensions of the engine? Trying to decide between the78 or the 44
Nice Dennis. I’m waiting on another piston ring for mine. There was a problem with (1) piston on my v8.. a new piston and ring should be here tomorrow.
On another note, Will the Cison transmission bolt to this engine? Enjoy your videos man keep up the good work.
Awsome, with Fantastic info.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great job .
we should have scale drag racing ---
Cool hobby. 😮 Very interesting...
Thanks 👍
Hey man, it looks like you are getting inconsistent oil through that front oil line. Thats what it looked like anyway.
good video, looks good!
thanks bro!
what can be done for a transmission housing?
And clutch
I’m completely new to this, if I wanted to buy this and build myself, is there some information I can read about so that I’m up to speed with the know how.
stirlingkit has all the assembly procedures on their website, It is like building a real small block chevy engine but in miniature size. follow some of the facebook videos everyone is uploading they have a lot of information👍
Impressive for sure but a bit salty price tag.
I want to make one how expensive is it. Awesome content buddy
its around 2k usd
How comes you aren’t running it with the alternator?
it is not included in this it
This looks to me to be all in motor if had only one to get it this one?
so far yes I really love this V8 nice quality fit parts and totally tunable ignition
How much cost you to buy the engine
Let us know what rc vehicle wil this motor will go in. ?
The Toyan engine sounds soooooooo much better / healthier.
To cool 👍🏻
good test platform for gasoline engine R&D
Great point!
Nice.
Would 10w40 work?
Weird how the video on Stirling kit sounds like a typical cross plane crank but this one definitely sounds flat plane.
I had it running lean so it didnt have that thump idle
For the life of me I can't understand why I go through all the trouble to make it look like a small block Chevy but then put the distributor in the front...
Ed noon 😂
make it run a party size blender
Great to see.
It's choking up terribly, not free revving as youd expect from a motor not pulling any load, it should rev hard
Yes I agree but this was the second start now I can fine tune the carb and ignition
@@dennisdempseyradiooutofcontrol amazing how they make such a thing
Why is sterling $2099 and instagram $89 🤔
The Instagram is a scam beware!
Will it power a scooter lol
They didn't reverse engineer it bet
Are these going to contribute to CLIMATE change?
cool engine
Dennis, could you give me a email to contact you at. I have some questions about the v8 OHV. Thanks
Yes denlin20@aol.com