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Originally posted by InitialD Those new JP engines are touted to be one of the most powerful in it's class. But like you guessed it, it's also does not come cheap ! :cry: Just something to think and itch about ! :lol: Ah, but the NovaMega 3 port engine should also be plenty fast.:nod: Well, rarely do we want to have spares for engines... If we do, then it's big trouble already. Just this week, I found that the main bearing of my engine is about to be toast ! Luckily it is available but I'm waiting for the spares to come. That skinny Gollum is a lazy bum ! :lol: It's been a week since I heard my shell was already ready. Have not seen the light of day on that shell yet ! :cry: <hint, hint>:lol: I think the darkside has taken a real hold on Gollum or perhaps he's playing too much with his precious! :eek: :lol: How often do you guys change the conrod (the piston rod) and the crank shaft? |
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Originally posted by InitialD When you start racing competitively, all bars are raised no matter which class you are in ! I think in the recent 1/8th scale WC in Ohio, the Kyosho factory guys were like using one engine per heat with 4% lube fuel ! :eek: Most of those guys at the 1/8 World Championships have sponsors taking care of most of their expenses, so an engine per heat is nothing to them. Most of us in here aren't getting paid to race, so almost $500 for a .12 engine seems kind of high. |
Originally posted by GoldFinger Thank you. Thank you to everyone in here for all the helpful tips and info. |
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Originally posted by PSI Racing I understand spending money on World Championship races, but for normal club racing? Most of those guys at the 1/8 World Championships have sponsors taking care of most of their expenses, so an engine per heat is nothing to them. Most of us in here aren't getting paid to race, so almost $500 for a .12 engine seems kind of high. |
Originally posted by SupermaxxRich What does "use the cam of the sway bar" mean? What is the sway bar cam? Originally posted by SupermaxxRich Both sets of screws affect droop, correct? |
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Originally posted by PSI Racing Most of us in here aren't getting paid to race, so almost $500 for a .12 engine seems kind of high. |
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Originally posted by InitialD Yeah, I hear you ! :nod: But you need to take into consideration that Dutch guys can also be a little cranky when it comes to hobbies like this ! :lol: <ducks and runs away> I know I would if my wife would let me spend some money. Right now, I have a Sirio in my 710. That only cost me around $140. |
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Originally posted by markp27 I'm itching already :lol: I think the darkside has taken a real hold on Gollum or perhaps he's playing too much with his precious! :eek: :lol: Originally posted by markp27 How often do you guys change the conrod (the piston rod) and the crank shaft? Conrods are changed more frequently. Periodically check the play in the conrod and the crankshaft pin. I can't remember off my head but I think it's like one conrod for 1 gallon of fuel. May be wrong. Some even change right after engine break in. But I just recently changed mine after about running 15 liters of fuel ! |
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Originally posted by PSI Racing Right now, I have a Sirio in my 710. That only cost me around $140. |
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Originally posted by InitialD Is that the EVO II? The Sirios make nice power for the money. Just that they need more changing out of worn parts than the Novas counterparts. That's what I've observed. I'm looking into getting a new engine, but I have to convince the wife that I need one. |
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Originally posted by PSI Racing No, it's actually a 1st generation AAC 5 port outlaw. I'm looking into getting a new engine, but I have to convince the wife that I need one. |
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Originally posted by PSI Racing but I have to convince the wife that I need one. |
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Originally posted by markp27 Remember, to wifey, all engines look the same....know what I mean :sneaky: :lol: |
Originally posted by InitialD Using high nitro content fuels in planes is simply crazy. |
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Originally posted by markp27 Remember, to wifey, all engines look the same....know what I mean :sneaky: :lol: Second she's always online checking the bank account. It's not that bad though. She bought my 710 for me for Christmas, and she let me build it before Christmas. She also bought me a 1/10 gas stadium truck for my birthday last year, and a 1/8 on-road the year before. Plus I supposed to get a new motorcycle (2004 Yamaha R1) around May. She'd only get me a new engine if mine is broke. I just rebuilt it recently, so I don't think it's going to break anytime soon.:( |
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