Chung Yang 1/5 Scale Petrol RC Engines

Chung Yang produces petrol engines for 1/5 scale RC vehicles, aimed at experienced large-scale hobbyists who want a 2-stroke gas powerplant rather than an electric or smaller-displacement option. They suit owners of 1/5 buggies, monster trucks and on-road cars who are comfortable mixing 2-stroke fuel, tuning a carburettor and maintaining a pull-start engine. These are not beginner-friendly powerplants — they require basic engine knowledge and proper running-in to deliver long, reliable service in a large-scale chassis.

No — Chung Yang engines are petrol (2-stroke gas), not nitro. That means they run on a mix of unleaded petrol and 2-stroke oil rather than methanol-based glow fuel, and they use a spark ignition system instead of a glow plug. Petrol 1/5 scale engines are popular because pump fuel is cheap and widely available, run times per tank are long, and the engines are well suited to the size and weight of large-scale RC chassis. Standard 2-stroke maintenance practices apply.

Yes. We currently hold two Chung Yang petrol engines in our Australian warehouse — the CA483 and CA487 — both aimed at 1/5 scale RC use. Because these are large-displacement 2-stroke gas engines, they suit owners who already run or are building a compatible 1/5 chassis. If you need specific service parts, gaskets or carburettor components down the line, contact our team in Australia and we will let you know what we can source through our distribution channels.

Our current Chung Yang range covers two petrol engines for 1/5 scale RC: the CA483 and the CA487. Both are 2-stroke gas powerplants designed for large-scale buggies, monster trucks and similar chassis. Always check that your chosen engine matches your chassis mounting pattern, clutch and exhaust setup before ordering. If you are stepping into 1/5 scale petrol RC for the first time, our team can talk you through fuel mix ratios, running-in procedures and the tools you will want before that first tank.