Tower 46

Feb 19, 2004 27 Replies

GMS has been around for well over 15 years that I am aware of. They originally just rebadged ASPs but then Jim Goad (Indy RC) got together with a couple others over there and designed the next generation. Those were really good engined at the time but never really sold well. Kinda like early Magnums.

The newest of the GMS line are VERY good engines and well worth the money. People who bought the Raptor found out just how good they could be. Unfortunately, Tower made it part of their contract with GMS to not sell that engine to anyone. At least, this is what I was told when I attempted to import lots of them.

Although I am no longer selling engines, I still have several GMS sizes on my shelf waiting for suitable airframes.

Paul,

Hmm, hopefully the brand new one I just ordered for my Ultra Stik 40, will be better than the used one I described above/below.

I might try fixes on the used GMS .47 described at

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Fubar,

I have the steel bearings in stock. I am waiting for more 6901 ceramic rear bearings to arrive.

One thing to note about GMS engines is that they run just as well on 5% nitro as 10%. If you want to run 10-15% nitro, add one more head shim. Also, this engine is very happy with a 10X6 but easily pulls an 11X6 0r

12X5.

Good deal. Will get in touch with you soon. I think the steel bearings will be fine for my needs. Thanks!

So, when a new product comes out you just ignore it? When does it become "proven" if it is not used?

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