Originally Posted by bjr48 (Post 5391568)

I posted this in the On-road Exclusive Engine section this morning thinking I was on the off-road side. Both threads are pretty much dead so maybe this will start one of them off keeping track of what 2009 is bringing for RB...

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I'd like to keep track of what RB is doing this year. I was going to get an S5 for the 2009 season but since OS fixed my VG under warranty and I took a paycut at my job I'll be lucky to just break it in and buy fuel this season. I still want to keep track of RB as they will 99% be likely to be my next engine whenever that may be 2009, 2010?
What's the scoop on the new engines?

I can only find the pictures I posted, no news. Is it possible that they are a 9 port engine?! I'm guessing that may just as likely be a year 2009 designation (.9 in the name of the engine). The 3 offroad engines are the B.9, WS.9, and S.9 if you look at the business cards in front of each.

Originally Posted by big_klemo (Post 5396085)

I have a modded c6 that makes sick power in my jammin buggy. I run a jp-4 pipe on it and it seems awesome. I tried a dynamite 086 and it didn't seem to work aswell as the jp-4. I have read in the past that the rb2045 kills some of the power that the c6 makes is this true. I have one and never tried it, I have no way to test it at this time of year because we have a lot of snow outside and I am heading to a indoor race at the end of the month and was wanting some input on the rb2045 pipe and if you have tried the jp-4 and what worked better the jp-4 or the rb2045
thanks in advance

Originally Posted by SPARTAN300gt (Post 5399413)

so ive got 2 rc8ts for 09 but need engines, ive always been partial to os eng but i think i may atray this year, these rb engines just look so smooth on the track, what would be comparable to a v-spec?? and what pipe would you guys recommend?? thanks for the help fellas:):):)

Originally Posted by markfanelli (Post 5399471)

C6BB7T with the 2045 pipe/ long header

Originally Posted by tony montana (Post 5400482)

cool thanks Mark. Cant wait for motorama. You gonna be getting yourself a mbx6t soon?

Originally Posted by Miller_Time (Post 5410925)

I'm looking to get a new engine for this year in my 8ight 2.0 buggy. I'm trying to decide between the S5, S7, or WS7. I have an RB 2045 pipe and 192 header that I would like to use, but I would buy a new pipe if the engine choice called for it.

I'm still fairly new to nitro so I'm looking for durability and reliability first and second, performance would be third on the list. Most of the tracks I'll be racing on are medium to large - for example The Farm 2 is a few miles from my home and will be open for club races this year. That of course is the largest track I'll be racing on, with the others going down to about half that size.

I would really like more low end which makes me look to the S5, but I wonder if that will have the pull on these bigger tracks. Better fuel milage would be good too, I'm not a great driver so if I can make up some time by getting one less pit stop I could use that help. :nod:

My first nitro engine was an S7 (older model) that I bought used with about 3 gallons on it. I put on another 4 without hardly ever touching the tune and that durability and ease of tune is what I loved most.

So I guess what I'm asking is what model do you think is best for me? The price difference between the three is neglible to me, although cheaper is always better. What pipe and plug combo works with each model would be great information too!

Side question - I've heard ceramic bearings are a good improvement. I was considering swapping both bearings for TKO ceramics after about a gallon of break in, any pros or cons to that?

THANKS!

Originally Posted by BIG RE (Post 5416199)

what do you guys think is the best rear bearing for the ws7III, everything I have tried sucked, the only other one I see is a newer boca with 11 balls instead of 9

Originally Posted by layedbackguy (Post 5415134)

Hey guys im thinking about getting a turbo button for my standard c6. Is there some kind of mod that needs to be done, or just pop it on. Also will i need to shim it different. I run 30%. What will i benifit for doing this?

Originally Posted by aaron joy (Post 5416420)

You hit the nail on the head my friend try Boca Bearing's new MX Engine bearings they are top notch. Here is the link for ya:
http://www.bocabearings.com/main1.as...n=*ENK-013C-MX

Originally Posted by BIG RE (Post 5418201)

sweet, thanks

Originally Posted by cbaranski (Post 5422708)

I run a C6BB7T with the 2045 pipe and 192 header. Byrons Gen2 30% with a med plug and my RC8T is totally off the hook. With my temps at 190-210.

Chuck

Originally Posted by Akhor (Post 5418454)

I have a RB S3 and was thinking about running it with a JP 3.

Or would a 086 be a better option?

Originally Posted by avbrando (Post 5431049)

can anyone help with installation of new o-rings on the high speed needle? the needle just won't go back in with the new o-rings without destroying them.

Originally Posted by bjr48 (Post 5431341)

You're not trying to put them in dry are you? I would think that might tear them. You want them to fit nice and tight so a little lube would probably be necessary to put them in. Turn the needle very slow too and maybe "help" the o-ring in a little with your extra hand by pushing them into the hole? Don't really know what to use to lube them but probably a little spit couldn't hurt them ;)

Originally Posted by rkhess (Post 5432953)

use after run oil to lube o-rings