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.

These days, you have more than a few ways to achieve immense horsepower. There are twin-turbos, mild-hybrids, plug-ins, and EVs, and automakers can squeeze 400 hp and more out of four and six-cylinder ...

Methanol is a popular fuel for small engines used in radio-controlled models, but comes at a higher price than gasoline. It’s also harder to source and can be a mite corrosive, too. Gasoline comes ...