Gas-powered RC engines are typically two-stroke single-cylinder engines that run on a fuel made up of nitromethane mixed with methanol and oil. They are relatively simple, powerful, and inexpensive.

A lot of folks argue that pickup trucks should have V8s. This RC build is for them. There’s a whole niche of small—nay, tiny engine builders who get a kick out of miniature V8s. JohnnyQ90 on YouTube ...

This isn’t just a toy. JohnnyQ90’s RC Chevy truck hits 18 mph, packs a $2,099 V8 that revs to 10,000 rpm, and sounds just like a real small-block. The world of radio-controlled (RC) vehicles is driven ...

If you’ve ever been to a monster truck show, you know the thrill that goes along with the sound of roaring engines and watching huge vehicles soar over jumps. Perhaps you’ve fantasized about taking ...