Well ya, you have to run them around 245-275 for the best performance. Sounds like your needles are wrong if your running at 260 and its a turd. Here is Brent's needle settings to help you out a little.

Plug = O.S. P4
Pipe = Factory Team 2035
Restrictor = 7 mm
Head Shims = 0.50 mm
Fuel = Sidewinder 30% World Blend
Top End Needle = 2 1/2 Turns Out From Bottom
Bottom End Needle = 3 1/4 Turns Out From Bottom
Temp = ~250 Degrees F

I would also put this motor in a RC8B, them OD cars are slow. :lol:

Thanks for those settings. Ill see where im at. No i meant the cars a turd at 230. Around 260 though it really came alive. Yea there slow but if it were any faster i couldnt drive it haha.

I just took my first Reedy motor apart, I am modding one for a customer. From a appearance standpoint the box is awesome, casting on the block is the best I've seen, head is very nice. Machining looks great and the head button is cool. After digging into it I wonder why they went with the oiling hole in the crank like the Std. V-spec? The crank is chrome plated, have never seen that before but it might work good. The crank seems a little soft but the chrome should wear well. With some timing changes I think this motor will run really well. A few companies have tried to copy the V-spec but not one has ever copied everything.

Rex

isn't there a pro version of the 121vr?

There is a pro version coming.

I just purchased two of theses.
What glow plugs are every one using.
I was surprised to see Reedy did not include a Glow plug.

When are they suppose to release the pro?

Try a P4 or 97T. I've had the best luck with the O'Donnell so far.

Reedy plug were just recently release, so it'll be a little while b4 they make it into the box with the motor

Usually AE will have a press release before a new product, then a bit later it actually becomes available, don't let a pro version down the road deter you from getting one now if that's what you were trying to figure it out. It may be a little while.

Well, i had my second race with my Reedy this past weekend. Motor is really starting to come around. Temps around 250, and more power top and bottom then my GRP's ever had. I am ordering a new motor for my truggy this week.

I love the fact that they sound different flying down the straight then other motors.

So far, i have only tried a GRP 2053 pipe.

What head shims are every one using for 30%.
The P4 plug seemed to work great for brake in.

the shims that came in it which should be .50 mm

Thanks!

pick up a losi re11, it's good i really like it. i just switched from a 2053.