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Old 12-14-2010 | 11:36 AM
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The Reedy ceramic is a little pricey but is a great quality bearing. I have noticed immediate and obvious power gains as soon as running the VR with a ceramic swap.

I can't gaurentee the proper fit of a Boca or TKO but here is a Boca link, looks like their ceramics are about $45 for the good one. In the past a couple guys tried to use the TKO but the fit wasn't correct on the OD. The deminsions are 14x25x6.

http://www.bocabearings.com/search.a...thOperator=%3d

Not sure if the bearing you get is the one pictured, but the Reedy bearing is made up of many more ceramic balls of a smaller size, and the Boca appears to be fewer and larger balls. The Reedy bearing is unique, and I'm sure this was engineered this way for a reason.
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Old 12-14-2010 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Brandon Melton
The Reedy ceramic is a little pricey but is a great quality bearing. I have noticed immediate and obvious power gains as soon as running the VR with a ceramic swap.

I can't gaurentee the proper fit of a Boca or TKO but here is a Boca link, looks like their ceramics are about $45 for the good one. In the past a couple guys tried to use the TKO but the fit wasn't correct on the OD. The deminsions are 14x25x6.

http://www.bocabearings.com/search.a...thOperator=%3d

Not sure if the bearing you get is the one pictured, but the Reedy bearing is made up of many more ceramic balls of a smaller size, and the Boca appears to be fewer and larger balls. The Reedy bearing is unique, and I'm sure this was engineered this way for a reason.
Thanks Brandon
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Old 12-21-2010 | 09:26 PM
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Thumbs up Thanks Rick!!

One page back I had said I sent both of my engines out and today I have received them both!
Rick Howart had me send them in and both were repaired and sent back.

Great Job Team Associated, Reedy, Rick Howart, and the Engine Rebuilder!!
Thank You Rick, Team Associated, Reedy Engines and the person who worked and repaired both of my Engines!!
I can't wait to run them both!!
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Old 12-22-2010 | 06:21 AM
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Old 12-23-2010 | 07:39 AM
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is there a release date for the new motor. i see december and seeing how its almost january i was just curious.
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Old 12-23-2010 | 07:43 AM
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AE's press release says december and Tower says late december...

Looks like it will be January...
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Old 12-23-2010 | 07:59 AM
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Jut to let every one know I have 3 121vr's for sale 2, 2035's and a new p/s/r in the for sale forums. I love the reedy's but I got a motor deal with another company.
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Old 12-23-2010 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by deftones4012
is there a release date for the new motor. i see december and seeing how its almost january i was just curious.
Originally Posted by Sylvain
AE's press release says december and Tower says late december...

Looks like it will be January...
We shipped a very small quantity but the regular shipment is due next week and will be shipped to distributors beginning on or around January 3rd.
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Old 12-23-2010 | 09:24 AM
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Thanks Rick
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Old 01-01-2011 | 08:38 AM
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Anyone run the new engine yet?
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Old 01-01-2011 | 10:53 AM
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Hey Guys
I got the Reedy Reedy 121 VR .21
New last fall Just did the break in with Cold Fusion 30% And wanted to see what the better fuel to run in this motor thanks guys
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Old 01-01-2011 | 11:01 AM
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ive had luck with sidewinder %30. motor tunes easy and performs great.
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Old 01-01-2011 | 11:15 AM
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Cold Fusion should be fine. I personally use Odonnell 30%. My Reedy VR is still in the box.
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Old 01-01-2011 | 12:02 PM
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Any one Try Running S&W 30% Trophy blend what Glow plugs are best what temps have you guys been finding it runs around sorry this is my 2nd year racing thanks for the help
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Old 01-01-2011 | 06:45 PM
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Some like the Odonnell 97T. I'm not sure about the Reedy glow plugs as to there heat ranges. It looks like the RT3 is the hotter plug of the two they make. I would expect the RT3 to be run most of the time.
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