Second On Road Run Modified Conley Clone V8 Corvette Stingray - "Lil Red", 61 lbs, 1/4 scale

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  • Опубликовано: 8 ноя 2024
  • Between building cars and awaiting parts to finish upgrading the “Runner”, I decided to run the prototype with more aggressiveness than originally intended. I removed the original 35 year old Conley V8 and installed an upgraded Conley Clone V8 into the 61 pound 1/4 scale Corvette Stingray. The old first generation Conley has a built up crank shaft and was never going to deliver impressive results.
    With the upgraded V8, the 61 pound model is no match for the little V8. I set the carb rich to mitigate damaging either the model or the V8. Even with a VERY rich carb mix, the V8 EASILY moved the model around very impressively. The Runner is much lighter and will have a much more leaned out and upgraded V8 on board and will be fun to watch. STAY TUNED!

Комментарии • 72

  • @slartybartfast5368
    @slartybartfast5368 3 года назад +10

    Truly amazing builds, you re a true artisan of your craft, and it’s great to finally see one of these model V8 engines driving at more than a snails pace, I’ve watch so many other videos with guys building cars with these engines and it all looks fantastic until they drive it and there is loads of noise and smoke but the thing just crawls along. Whatever your secret is, keep it up, you are onto something!!!!

  • @therandomfiles6160
    @therandomfiles6160 3 года назад +5

    This Video should have way more views and more subscribers.

  • @KYNGSAFARI
    @KYNGSAFARI 3 года назад +4

    More rc cars need to be built like this

  • @Spencer19165
    @Spencer19165 3 года назад +8

    Coolest rc ever. Great video would love to see what the top speed run would look like.

    • @TheMiniCar
      @TheMiniCar  3 года назад +3

      Almost ready for the “Runner”. Hopefully it will be run this weekend.

  • @noobsimdriver
    @noobsimdriver 2 года назад +2

    Amazing. I own multiple corvettes and that is an amazing work of art.

  • @kingwillie206
    @kingwillie206 Год назад

    Are you kidding me? This is the greatest thing ever! 🤩

  • @nickkestie
    @nickkestie 3 года назад +7

    We should race. I've been building 1/4 home made. Sheet metal. I've got a Lamborghini that is nitro and I have a dodge challenger that is electric. I really like my electric. I mostly like working with sheet metal. Hmm. We should share our stories.

  • @kermitthehermit9588
    @kermitthehermit9588 8 месяцев назад

    It’s a shame Small Walker is no longer with us. He would have been the perfect pilot for this machine. RIP Little guy 😢

  • @kanenstuff
    @kanenstuff 6 месяцев назад

    Sounds so nice I would love to have one of these in my life.

    • @TheMiniCar
      @TheMiniCar  6 месяцев назад +1

      I know the feeling! If you are a builder or know one that will help you, order a kit. It’s a lot of work and so satisfying to see the final result. 😤😉

    • @kanenstuff
      @kanenstuff 6 месяцев назад

      @@TheMiniCar I've built many nitro rc cars and real cars so sure I could do it. I have mates to engineer parts, just the engine price is a bit expensive for me.

  • @gmcevoy
    @gmcevoy 3 года назад +2

    So cool to see it running!

  • @martinvaillancourt5850
    @martinvaillancourt5850 2 года назад +1

    Wow outstanding !! RC !!😍❤👍

  • @ljaysperspective1775
    @ljaysperspective1775 2 года назад +1

    This is such a amazing/cool ride 😎 I've always had a fascination with vettes. This is just too much and it hummmmzzz 😆

  • @progamerz7236
    @progamerz7236 3 года назад +1

    I want to be here now witnessing some channel that will have millions sub in incoming years

  • @Highnz57
    @Highnz57 2 года назад

    Sick! That's badass
    Thanks for the content 🙏

  • @zoominnboomin
    @zoominnboomin 2 года назад +1

    This is extremely amazing!!! 👏 👏 👏

  • @johnburgess6572
    @johnburgess6572 3 года назад +1

    Amazing !!! Congrats !!!

  • @gordkostyk1794
    @gordkostyk1794 3 года назад +2

    sweet

  • @DoubleClutchProductions
    @DoubleClutchProductions 3 года назад +3

    Now that this beast is running I think you need to invest in a gopro with some hypersmooth

    • @TheMiniCar
      @TheMiniCar  3 года назад

      You’re gonna love what’s coming next.

  • @terrykelsey2472
    @terrykelsey2472 2 года назад

    This is SO cool

  • @markharris1473
    @markharris1473 Год назад +1

    I'd love to have one if it didn't cost as much as the real thing. But I'd love to see a wide open run once just to see what the performance is like

    • @TheMiniCar
      @TheMiniCar  Год назад +1

      Me2! Seriously Mark, I have aways planned to do an all out speed run and hope to get to it in the spring 2024. Crazy full plate.

  • @jeffisawaffle8084
    @jeffisawaffle8084 3 года назад +1

    Where does the car go if the check engine light turns on? Is there a mini mechanic you take it to whenever you need the oil changed!

  • @zoominnboomin
    @zoominnboomin 2 года назад

    BTW this thing sound AMAZING

  • @alainmillerand2382
    @alainmillerand2382 Год назад

    Superbe !

  • @rjs1138
    @rjs1138 Год назад

    I feel a Prince song coming on...

  • @TruSwagTv2
    @TruSwagTv2 3 года назад +1

    Dope

  • @strydyrhellzrydyr1345
    @strydyrhellzrydyr1345 2 года назад +1

    8 figured it would have whipped the back around easy..

  • @jerryhawk8434
    @jerryhawk8434 3 года назад +1

    It would be awesome if you had side pipes. Lv the car

    • @TheMiniCar
      @TheMiniCar  3 года назад +1

      It’s a planned future option. Got 60 total models.

  • @zoalfkarsuliman3372
    @zoalfkarsuliman3372 3 года назад

    Awesome

  • @DavidAshcroft-eu7de
    @DavidAshcroft-eu7de Месяц назад

    Did you ever test the " Runner " did you gps it?

    • @TheMiniCar
      @TheMiniCar  Месяц назад +1

      Unfortunately no. It was purchased before I was able to try. I’m finishing the build for the buyer this winter right after the current build for a friend I’m working on now.

  • @silkcustoms520
    @silkcustoms520 Год назад

    Holy 50 shades of fucking blue balls

  • @coincollectorchase
    @coincollectorchase 2 года назад +1

    Wait no Stewart gets this one I was wrong about the other video

  • @nkosinathisimphiwe850
    @nkosinathisimphiwe850 3 года назад +1

    I want one 😭😭

  • @DIYKAI
    @DIYKAI 2 года назад +1

    What does one of these cost?

    • @TheMiniCar
      @TheMiniCar  2 года назад +2

      Depends upon what parts a person already owns. The engines range between $4K to $12K, the diffs go from $300 - $700. I made only 60 chassis’s to accommodate 6 model years, so 10 specific C2 and C3 models for each model year. The complete DIY “kit”, without engine, is $18K. Fully functional RC quarter scale cars are a particularly niche hobby.

    • @DIYKAI
      @DIYKAI 2 года назад

      @@TheMiniCar definitely understand we are in the auto performance world and things get pricey quick…people never understand quality over quantity. Good work

  • @zoominnboomin
    @zoominnboomin 2 года назад +1

    Next step: twin turbo.

  • @BigCarKilla
    @BigCarKilla 3 года назад +1

    Where’s the motor sourced from?

    • @TheMiniCar
      @TheMiniCar  3 года назад +1

      The Conley’s are no longer produced and are usually reserved as shelf queens or running models on test stands. However, the first engine in this prototype was an original Conley V8 and I ran it because that’s what it was meant to do. It was a first generation V8, meaning it had a built up crankshaft. The model weighs 61 pounds, so I knew a 30 plus year old engine, without a solid crank, was not going to be a scorcher. It was questionable as to whether the crank would be able to withstand the stress. I ran it and it worked fine for what it is. I switched it out for an Australian V8 Conley Clone with a solid crank. Gary is the builder and he sells them on eBay as well. gurk26@optusnet.com.

  • @DethaneGames
    @DethaneGames 3 года назад +1

    How fast can it go?

    • @TheMiniCar
      @TheMiniCar  3 года назад

      I will be running one with the intention of finding out just how fast they can run. Hopefully this weekend.

    • @davidashcroft4154
      @davidashcroft4154 2 года назад

      @@TheMiniCar hello have you completed a speed run yet??

  • @antonito1981
    @antonito1981 3 года назад +1

    Does it hv a reverse gear

    • @TheMiniCar
      @TheMiniCar  3 года назад +2

      It this one. But the quarter scale RC 1970 GTX does have a 3 speed forward and reverse in it. Will post on that soon.

    • @antonito1981
      @antonito1981 3 года назад +1

      @@TheMiniCar nice dude i am watching from a caribbean island name grenada

    • @2k_adriandagoat453
      @2k_adriandagoat453 3 года назад

      @@antonito1981 that’s where my moms side of the family is from

  • @PHEPERFORMANCE
    @PHEPERFORMANCE Год назад

    Needs a rear end

    • @TheMiniCar
      @TheMiniCar  Год назад

      Here you go. Its got a scale quick change rear end by Skellenger. They are no longer in production but are very nice. ruclips.net/video/UtYm5ec4B_8/видео.html

  • @damiandesmond2007
    @damiandesmond2007 3 года назад

    What is the top speed of that rc car?

    • @TheMiniCar
      @TheMiniCar  3 года назад +1

      Have not done the speed run yet. But will post the results when I do.

  • @catsaretasty
    @catsaretasty Год назад +1

    2-3 hp to the tires
    is not enough for 60 pounds😢

  • @davidhullinger3636
    @davidhullinger3636 Год назад

    You ought to put a line lock on it so you could do real burnouts.😅

    • @TheMiniCar
      @TheMiniCar  Год назад

      I actually thought about doing that! Maybe later on one of my personal models. 😉

  • @maxhilpert4711
    @maxhilpert4711 3 года назад +1

    Turn your phone sideways

    • @TheMiniCar
      @TheMiniCar  3 года назад

      Trust me I get it! The footage was shot that way specifically for Supercar Blondie collaboration. A couple videos were shot that way and not used for their video but will be used on the channel.

  • @anthonys5170
    @anthonys5170 6 месяцев назад

    Otherwise I'll supercharge a Stihl 4mix

  • @Chevyssboy138
    @Chevyssboy138 Год назад

    It needs 4.11s 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @anthonys5170
    @anthonys5170 6 месяцев назад

    Yo dude, do you think you can get a Traxxas udr or losi 2.0 1/6th to 70mph basically scale. figure in a 2 speed tranny on button

    • @TheMiniCar
      @TheMiniCar  5 месяцев назад

      I don’t know those cars but that sounds cool.

  • @kermann-bv8um
    @kermann-bv8um 3 года назад +1

    Awesome