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RAlmeida 02-10-2010 03:20 PM

Just received my first ever order from Houston, very happy with customer service, and I will definitely buy from again. Why buy a Go or Alpha if you can get a 367 for $225.00, yes it is a 4 year old design but it still kicks but and is reliable.

houston 02-11-2010 02:44 PM


Originally Posted by RAlmeida (Post 6987226)
Just received my first ever order from Houston, very happy with customer service, and I will definitely buy from again. Why buy a Go or Alpha if you can get a 367 for $225.00, yes it is a 4 year old design but it still kicks but and is reliable.

hope you enjoy the engines Rui:)

Miniracer23 02-11-2010 02:48 PM

Just curious Monty, what do you charge for break-in service. Only during summer months, right?

houston 02-11-2010 02:52 PM


Originally Posted by Miniracer23 (Post 6992302)
Just curious Monty, what do you charge for break-in service. Only during summer months, right?

i will pm ya ;)

anybody looking for one or two of these :confused::nod:

http://www.novarossiusa.com/product_...roducts_id=975

ABURTON 02-11-2010 02:55 PM

Monty,

could we interupt your thread for a few post and here your thoughts on getting power out of engines at high altitude?

With the nats coming up in colorado this may be a interesting topic for some..

so whats your take to get runtime/power or atleast get the same level or close to it at altitudes like th at?

houston 02-11-2010 03:01 PM


Originally Posted by ABURTON (Post 6992334)
Monty,

could we interupt your thread for a few post and here your thoughts on getting power out of engines at high altitude?

With the nats coming up in colorado this may be a interesting topic for some..

so whats your take to get runtime/power or atleast get the same level or close to it at altitudes like th at?

as long as there is no smarta$$ stuff ;)


i believe in quality products alan , thats what it is all about . any yahoo can make cheap imitations of products but there is usually one product that stands the test of time because it was done right from the start :D

high nitro content will work wonders in high altitude :nod:

reshimming can also trick the engine into thinking it has higher burst rated fuel . more compression = more torque = less runtime = use cooler plug = lots of pre detonation = throw away engine at end of race week :lol:

houston 02-11-2010 03:02 PM


Originally Posted by ABURTON (Post 6992334)
Monty,

could we interupt your thread for a few post and here your thoughts on getting power out of engines at high altitude?

With the nats coming up in colorado this may be a interesting topic for some..

so whats your take to get runtime/power or atleast get the same level or close to it at altitudes like th at?

and btw , i made this thread so everybody could talk about whatever they felt suit :nod:

its not mine by any means , its a public forum ;)

ABURTON 02-11-2010 03:10 PM

ok, so in theory..

go up to maybe 40%, lower deck height(how much in general?), and make more compression, run the colder plug so it don't pop the plug and go from there?

If your running a 6 mm restrictor I'm guessing that aint happening in colorado...

That setup is setup to get power. I wonder what runtime is like for guys up there?

Miniracer23 02-11-2010 03:13 PM

One more question(for now:D). I'm running a Toro in my buggy, and it's running like a raped ape, but I'm having trouble making even 7min.I can't tell you exactly what temp it's running am, around 220 I think. I've kinda gotten away from tuning to temp and been just watching and listening. I'm running 30%, Dyn053, and a MC-59. Any Ideas what I'm doing wrong, I'm a fairly smooth driver. Thanks again.

houston 02-11-2010 03:18 PM


Originally Posted by Miniracer23 (Post 6992440)
One more question(for now:D). I'm running a Toro in my buggy, and it's running like a raped ape, but I'm having trouble making even 7min.I can't tell you exactly what temp it's running am, around 220 I think. I've kinda gotten away from tuning to temp and been just watching and listening. I'm running 30%, Dyn053, and a MC-59. Any Ideas what I'm doing wrong, I'm a fairly smooth driver. Thanks again.

mc59? haven't had a plug filament go through your engine yet ? lucky you are


if you are running it in a buggy put like a 3mm restrictor in it :D


you should definitely be getting much better runtimes , check your venturi insert size , use 5.5mm or 6mm for buggy 6.5 or 7mm for truck , stiffer clutch in truck also .

Alan- i should be asking you guys questions , from what i hear you guys are the reigning engine authorities ;)

houston 02-11-2010 03:21 PM


Originally Posted by ABURTON (Post 6992426)
ok, so in theory..

go up to maybe 40%, lower deck height(how much in general?), and make more compression, run the colder plug so it don't pop the plug and go from there?

If your running a 6 mm restrictor I'm guessing that aint happening in colorado...

That setup is setup to get power. I wonder what runtime is like for guys up there?

probably pretty good as you gotta lean the pis ouot of your engine since oxygen is low


you know if you wanna talk matt has my number Alan :D

ABURTON 02-11-2010 03:28 PM


Originally Posted by houston (Post 6992465)
mc59? haven't had a plug filament go through your engine yet ? lucky you are


if you are running it in a buggy put like a 3mm restrictor in it :D


you should definitely be getting much better runtimes , check your venturi insert size , use 5.5mm or 6mm for buggy 6.5 or 7mm for truck , stiffer clutch in truck also .

Alan- i should be asking you guys questions , from what i hear you guys are the reigning engine authorities ;)

uh oh..someone get me in a showdown? lol..

I have raced a long time but I'll never try to claim the best. I'll always ask questions to get other view points. If you ever got a question feel free to ask..lol.

houston 02-11-2010 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ABURTON (Post 6992524)
uh oh..someone get me in a showdown? lol..

I have raced a long time but I'll never try to claim the best. I'll always ask questions to get other view points. If you ever got a question feel free to ask..lol.

i knew i liked you alan :D

sarcasm can be a good test of mental fortitude ;)

call me anytime Alan


cookies anyone ?
i dont usually post pics of my stuff as it makes me feel dirty and i feel like a "modder" d-bag .

i like to tune:D

ryan l mcreary (team jammin) on left and taylor peterson (team mugen now) on the right
me in the middle with the 500$

reggie l. 02-11-2010 03:36 PM


Originally Posted by houston (Post 6992539)
i knew i liked you alan :D

sarcasm can be a good test of mental fortitude ;)

call me anytime Alan


cookies anyone ?


oops wrong pics :D

is that huston tuned?

houston 02-11-2010 03:38 PM


Originally Posted by reggie l. (Post 6992560)
is that huston tuned?

ssshhhhh;):blush:

there are some little things on there that most wont even notice

started as a 15009t crank cause i was out of 15009 but yes :)


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