Ask Aaron Waldron
02-19-2005, 03:53 AM
#2176
Deck height is subjective. Lower deck height will give you more bottom end and less top..and the inverse is true.
02-19-2005, 07:30 AM
#2177
Aaron,Do you run the pipe that comes with the drake 2 or a one piece?
02-19-2005, 10:58 AM
#2178
Well, I took one shim out leaving 2.....so I'll try that today.
You bring up a good point Aaron, lower deck height=bottom end.....bigger gap between the pipe and manifold=bottom end. so would a low deck height and short pipe/manifold gap cancel eachother out?....then simply provide a nice linear feel.
I wish engines were more like electric motors....."just install a piston with higher silver content and you'll go faster!" Then run a glow plug with a stiffer spring for more torque......it'd be great if it were that easy!
You bring up a good point Aaron, lower deck height=bottom end.....bigger gap between the pipe and manifold=bottom end. so would a low deck height and short pipe/manifold gap cancel eachother out?....then simply provide a nice linear feel.
I wish engines were more like electric motors....."just install a piston with higher silver content and you'll go faster!" Then run a glow plug with a stiffer spring for more torque......it'd be great if it were that easy!
02-20-2005, 06:44 AM
#2182
Tech Regular
Is it possible to have your diff set to loose even if your slipper is slipping first??????????
THanks ia
Dave Mac
THanks ia
Dave Mac
02-20-2005, 10:41 AM
#2183
mafia - Motor and setup aren't nearly as important in gas truck..especially on typical gas-style tracks.
sofast - I run the Losi headers and Drake pipe, with 1/4 inch in between the header and pipe.
Dave - Yes, but it's still not a good idea. The loosest your diff should be set is just to the point where it won't slip. Running it looser won't help in the handling department.
sofast - I run the Losi headers and Drake pipe, with 1/4 inch in between the header and pipe.
Dave - Yes, but it's still not a good idea. The loosest your diff should be set is just to the point where it won't slip. Running it looser won't help in the handling department.
02-20-2005, 11:15 AM
#2184
Thanks Aaron,Thats where i run my pipe.
02-20-2005, 12:29 PM
#2185
We've tried bigger and smaller gaps and that just seems to work best.
02-20-2005, 02:36 PM
#2186
NICD vs NIMH
Since you seem to be full of answers, Aaron, I thought I'd post my question in your thread 
If a 7.2v pack of 3000mah NIMH sub-cs are charged to peak capacity, as is a 7.2v pack of 3000mah NICD sub-cs, at 5amps, will I notice a performance difference? I know there are many variables, but if all variables that can be controlled are controlled, will there be a difference?
I ask because I plan on spending a large amount of money on batteries soon, and don't want to make the wrong choice. I'm going to be running these in an XXX-4 with a stock motor for racing at a local track. What are your recommendations?
Thanks!
If a 7.2v pack of 3000mah NIMH sub-cs are charged to peak capacity, as is a 7.2v pack of 3000mah NICD sub-cs, at 5amps, will I notice a performance difference? I know there are many variables, but if all variables that can be controlled are controlled, will there be a difference?
I ask because I plan on spending a large amount of money on batteries soon, and don't want to make the wrong choice. I'm going to be running these in an XXX-4 with a stock motor for racing at a local track. What are your recommendations?
Thanks!
02-20-2005, 08:58 PM
#2187
Where are you finding 3000 maH Ni-Cd's? I haven't seen anything larger than 2400's?
The biggest difference between the old Ni-Cd's and the first run of Ni-MH's were voltage at the beginning of the discharge; Ni-Cd cells would have a much higher voltage but dump much further before the end of the race, while the Ni-MH would start at a lower voltage but stay more consistent.
Today's Ni-MH cells have much more power than Ni-Cd's.
The biggest difference between the old Ni-Cd's and the first run of Ni-MH's were voltage at the beginning of the discharge; Ni-Cd cells would have a much higher voltage but dump much further before the end of the race, while the Ni-MH would start at a lower voltage but stay more consistent.
Today's Ni-MH cells have much more power than Ni-Cd's.
02-21-2005, 03:06 PM
#2189
I think NiCD's will be on their way out of the hobby before too long. Metal-hydride batteries last longer, have more capacity, are safer for the enviroment, and are just more bang for the buck.