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Old 01-09-2009, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by RickBac
I did not see this mentioned, but you can also damage an engine in a hurry by not properly warming it up. This applies to all engines but especially 2 stroke engines.

Did I notice that someone mentioned higher nitro made it run hotter? I think higher nitro with the proper oil content should make it run cooler as long as the head is shimmed properly. At least that is what I have been told.
x2 good point..id have too agree..i see a lot of engines fired up slammed on the track and wide open in 15 seconds..just cant be good by any means&shimming especially break ins gotta be good..

im getting nervous to run my 30/10 sidewinder and have shoved it to the back of the shelf..all my 30/12 is at the front..man im just seeing a lot more ppl running 20% anymore..but that cant be good either running 30% then switching to 20%? id really rather not lose tune&performance...

-2 on yer last post lol
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