45 JAE GT & K-45

[Ron Zaker Jr]

Here’s a photo from after the first run, don’t know why that sumbich wouldn’t go straight. It was a hand full!! SMH!
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I use 0-80 machine screws as "non-slip" pins in the rear carbon boom. They go thru the brass and carbon. 1/8 toe in fin side.

 

[RaceMechaniX]

Another possible option to keep the rods from slipping in the brass is to drill a pair of 1/16" (or appropriate diameter) holes through the brass and carbon on the inside of the the tub and use some 1/10 car body clips through the brass and carbon. That way if you need to replace the booms you can pull them out easily.

 

[Buckshot]

Ran the boat again yesterday with good results. Had a HOF come through to give me a hand with it. This new K motor is a nice running piece, piston fit is superb.

 

[JamesShields]

Takes a good pit man to get good results

 

[Tim Kish]

Ran the boat again yesterday with good results. Had a HOF come through to give me a hand with it. This new K motor is a nice running piece, piston fit is superb.
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Makes me want to build a new 45

 

[Buckshot]

Getting better

 

[Buckshot]

More progress. I really like this K-45!

 

[Ray Sametz]

My man Buckshot flying solo at Atlanta, we rocking the Billy Gibbons look?

 

[Glenn Quarles]

Dude, your going to have to bring that thing to Valdosta next year and get your 95 or 100 mph patch!!

 

[Buckshot]

After more than a gallon of fuel through it this week, I pulled the engine down this afternoon to see how things were holding up.



+85mph with a stock ZippKits and an unmodified K-45 engine…life is good.

 

[Al Hobbs]

After more than a gallon of fuel through it this week, I pulled the engine down this afternoon to see how things were holding up.
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+85mph with a stock ZippKits and an unmodified K-45 engine…life is good.

Did you ruin any plugs?

 

[Buckshot]

Did you ruin any plugs?

Yes. Two, it was lean AF when it happened! I was abusing it finding the end of the needle.
Rossi R4 from last run of the day.

 

[ALLAN YUEN]

Yes. Two, it was lean AF when it happened! I was abusing it finding the end of the needle.
Rossi R4 from last run of the day.
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I wish need R5 std glow plugs better for .45

 

[timothy johnson]

Great pics Buckshot !! With all that great performance the motor appears to box stock. I'm sure Al has more in stock.

 

[dave roach]

Buckshot
I would look real close to the big end of the rod were the bushing is the hole in the rod.

 

[Al Hobbs]

Buckshot
I would look real close to the big end of the rod were the bushing is the hole in the rod.

You can see that the bushing is keyed in place.

 

[Buckshot]

Buckshot
I would look real close to the big end of the rod were the bushing is the hole in the rod.

Yeah? It’s fine. What is it YOU think is wrong?

 

[dave roach]

Buckshot
I seen the void in the alum rod were the bushing is.I didn't know it was keyed there.Just the tool maker in me for seeing that.Sorry for bring it up.

 

[shoboat]

William,

Looks good on the water, I wonder if the 2317 will make it
even better? The roostertail looked kinda choppy in one of
the videos, so I wonder if a little more blade length would
help that prop wash flutter? You may need to round the tips
a touch. Definitely competitive right out of the gate.

You Do Very Nice Work,

Mark Sholund

 

[XtremeRcBoats]

Looks great Buckshot. What kind of foam did you use in the ski and who built the tank?