2LikesGo-Tech Engines Thread
12-09-2010 | 01:19 PM
Sorry but ALL engines are different, you can't tell me that every engine runs the same deck height, the same compression, and the same heat of glow plug. All of those actually make a difference on engines at altitude. You can be the best tuner in the world and if your way over shimmed at altitude your gona run hot, have no power, and chase a tune all day. There were a good number of pro drivers this year that really struggled with their engines at Nationals here and the altitude at that track is 6,500 feet. It's not like any of those pros are bad tuners, so it's not as easy as just tuning it to make good power.
I was asking because I was hoping someone in here has actually been running a GO engine at altitude, and has tested different things. I mean it could be as simple as running 40-50% nitro or it could be pulling a head shim, running a cooler plug and going to 20%.
I was asking because I was hoping someone in here has actually been running a GO engine at altitude, and has tested different things. I mean it could be as simple as running 40-50% nitro or it could be pulling a head shim, running a cooler plug and going to 20%.
i've got one on my truggy & the power diff is noticeable over the standard button
12-09-2010 | 01:22 PM
....just having a FRIENDLY convo...right neal?
12-09-2010 | 01:31 PM
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12-09-2010 | 01:34 PM
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WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT????????? I DONT SCREAM NOR DO I GET PISSED OFF................I ABSOLUTELY CANT IMAGINE WHY SOMEONE WOULD EVER THINK IM BEING RUDE.........................I LOVE EVERYBODY GGGGRRRRRR.
12-09-2010 | 01:36 PM
....seriuosly now i get it..
....it was the way i was typing
....im soooooooooooooooooooooo sorry....i need to stop doing that
....i thought it was helping....the whole time it was just making things worse
....no more caps for me
12-09-2010 | 01:38 PM
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I remember last year at nats in Colorado everybody was having power issues. Most people ran either 40 or 50% nitro and decreased deck height to compensate. That was every brand of motor. I am glad I live at 14 feet above sea level cause my tuning skills would not make it up there.
12-09-2010 | 01:53 PM
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, try all 4 and let us know what you come up with....LOLWell I do not run GO Engines, I do engine breakins, bearing swaps, engine rebuilds, and sleeve pinches for local racers here in Colorado. Because of this many of these people come to me for tuning help at the track or suggestions on engines for their kids. Since GO's are a budget engine it is naturally one of the engines people ask about and pick up without much knowledge. So Sorry I am not gona do the testing of these things, if nobody has anything they know is working well I will just recommend other budget engines when people ask. Sorry for the trouble.
12-09-2010 | 01:59 PM
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I remember last year at nats in Colorado everybody was having power issues. Most people ran either 40 or 50% nitro and decreased deck height to compensate. That was every brand of motor. I am glad I live at 14 feet above sea level cause my tuning skills would not make it up there.
12-09-2010 | 02:15 PM
Well I do not run GO Engines, I do engine breakins, bearing swaps, engine rebuilds, and sleeve pinches for local racers here in Colorado. Because of this many of these people come to me for tuning help at the track or suggestions on engines for their kids. Since GO's are a budget engine it is naturally one of the engines people ask about and pick up without much knowledge. So Sorry I am not gona do the testing of these things, if nobody has anything they know is working well I will just recommend other budget engines when people ask. Sorry for the trouble.
12-09-2010 | 02:19 PM
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Well I do not run GO Engines, I do engine breakins, bearing swaps, engine rebuilds, and sleeve pinches for local racers here in Colorado. Because of this many of these people come to me for tuning help at the track or suggestions on engines for their kids. Since GO's are a budget engine it is naturally one of the engines people ask about and pick up without much knowledge. So Sorry I am not gona do the testing of these things, if nobody has anything they know is working well I will just recommend other budget engines when people ask. Sorry for the trouble.
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12-09-2010 | 02:23 PM
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Well I do not run GO Engines, I do engine breakins, bearing swaps, engine rebuilds, and sleeve pinches for local racers here in Colorado. Because of this many of these people come to me for tuning help at the track or suggestions on engines for their kids. Since GO's are a budget engine it is naturally one of the engines people ask about and pick up without much knowledge. So Sorry I am not gona do the testing of these things, if nobody has anything they know is working well I will just recommend other budget engines when people ask. Sorry for the trouble.
12-09-2010 | 02:31 PM
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Chris- I just talked to puddin. He was working with Drake and they ended up leaving the stock shim setup, but with 40%. That's one copper and one aluminum shim. If you feel like you're not getting the answers here or just smart ass comments, please feel free to ask us at our email addresses below.
Thanks,
Trey
12-09-2010 | 02:37 PM
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"just sayin'" is not helpful or warranted. Cut it out.
Chris- I just talked to puddin. He was working with Drake and they ended up leaving the stock shim setup, but with 40%. That's one copper and one aluminum shim. If you feel like you're not getting the answers here or just smart ass comments, please feel free to ask us at our email addresses below.
Thanks,
Trey
Chris- I just talked to puddin. He was working with Drake and they ended up leaving the stock shim setup, but with 40%. That's one copper and one aluminum shim. If you feel like you're not getting the answers here or just smart ass comments, please feel free to ask us at our email addresses below.
Thanks,
Trey