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houston 06-15-2009 10:41 AM


Originally Posted by CJKinney (Post 5939570)
Yes, I guess you are right but I don't like the run time of the big blocks. My local track is quite technical with jumps right out of a turn with little run up to them. Other tracks I visit (out of town) are quite open.
A few around here say the Toro Nero have a smaller tuning window than the v-specs. Is this correct? Could I run a Losi RE11 pipe with the Toro Nero?

smaller tuning window ?

tuning and the performance that can be created by proper tuning are pretty much the same with all engines . the os does have a broader range that it will run , might not run well but will run . the novarossi engine(carbs) will work ok when carbs are way out of balance but perform awesome when the proper tune (tuning includes plugs , pipes and clutch also) is achieved. i have been running novarossi engines for a long time and i dont believe that the carbs are hard to tune myself . i can only try to explain the art of tuning over the pc , a little easier in person . you must first understand why the engine does what it does before you can tune it :)


i have tried os-2050 pipe on a few novarossi engines and thought they sucked . some people on here say they work well :confused:


i recommend the pipesets i recommend because i have founds them to work very very well on these engines . :cool:


if you have short track at home , i recommend a 3 port limited , they are excellent and only around 150-160$ , the toro nero is awesome but is suited for tracks where it can breathe . it has great bottom response yet its smooth , the 21-7fms is a great engine and has a 5 port novarossi feel with more in every dept. :nod: plus you get killer bearings .

hope this helps ,
monty

houston 06-15-2009 11:00 AM


Originally Posted by rpm1968 (Post 5940199)
Monty,
Thanks for the "help" this weekend. Without you, I couldn't have had R/C weekend that I did.

P4 in the MBX6T was definitely smooth. I didn't realize it until I ended up qualifying 5th for the A main. Never touched the setting you had on the motor and the thing ran smooth for two days straight.

Rev

you are very welcome rev :nod:

how was the meat ?


glad you loved the engine


and btw , i trust hoby to tune now ;)

rpm1968 06-15-2009 11:11 AM


Originally Posted by houston (Post 5940346)
you are very welcome rev :nod:

how was the meat ?


glad you loved the engine


and btw , i trust hoby to tune now ;)


We are not talking about the meat, it was like finding a sacred religious artifact. We don't want to share, or have everyone trying to get a piece of the action.

I know our boy Hoby is way more competent than before, but he was driving a Revo. LOL.

Got any O'lube left?

CJKinney 06-15-2009 11:28 AM

Thanks for the advise Monty.

houston 06-15-2009 11:31 AM


Originally Posted by rpm1968 (Post 5940380)
We are not talking about the meat, it was like finding a sacred religious artifact. We don't want to share, or have everyone trying to get a piece of the action.

I know our boy Hoby is way more competent than before, but he was driving a Revo. LOL.

Got any O'lube left?

o'lube almost gone


a revo ? wtf?


meat is good :nod:

elkman 06-15-2009 03:51 PM

Got the transponder
 
Did you get my voicemail? I got the transponder in the secret hiding place. I had fun at the track Sunday. I placed last in the main but I was going up against some really good drivers and engines. After this week I hope to level the playing field a bit. I get back from Seattle late wednesday night and can swing by Thursday or Friday if you have an engine for me. I would like help setting it up please. I see how good my son's turned out. I really trust your work. Where would be a good place to get a battery for that bump box you gave Nick? I plan on using it since Nick had to have a new one for himself. Speaking of that, When Nick was buying his motor, you had an engine that you reconditioned for less money, do you still have it or one like it? I am all about saving money, If you say it is good to go then it is. I would love to get one broken in already since I have a million things going on right now and would love to run a new engine against Nick next weekend on Father's day. I will check back here or you can call me or vise versa.
See you later this week

njballa 06-15-2009 04:00 PM

Tero Nero & FMS and which pipe/header Houston ?

houston 06-15-2009 10:30 PM


Originally Posted by elkman (Post 5940990)
Did you get my voicemail? I got the transponder in the secret hiding place. I had fun at the track Sunday. I placed last in the main but I was going up against some really good drivers and engines. After this week I hope to level the playing field a bit. I get back from Seattle late wednesday night and can swing by Thursday or Friday if you have an engine for me. I would like help setting it up please. I see how good my son's turned out. I really trust your work. Where would be a good place to get a battery for that bump box you gave Nick? I plan on using it since Nick had to have a new one for himself. Speaking of that, When Nick was buying his motor, you had an engine that you reconditioned for less money, do you still have it or one like it? I am all about saving money, If you say it is good to go then it is. I would love to get one broken in already since I have a million things going on right now and would love to run a new engine against Nick next weekend on Father's day. I will check back here or you can call me or vise versa.
See you later this week

i will call you wednesday or thursday kurt .

i have a buttload of houston rebuilds . i will get one going for ya and shoot ya a price .

thanks a bunch ,
monty

houston 06-15-2009 10:31 PM


Originally Posted by njballa (Post 5941000)
Tero Nero & FMS and which pipe/header Houston ?

i love the ofna 053 pipeset or 9853/41005 or 41001 on both

ofna is a little cheaper and still performs great :nod:

houston 06-16-2009 12:40 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox0SJMUKieQ

short clip of on track running during a run in

houston 06-16-2009 02:14 PM

:Dlooks like a copycat thread has started :cool:

elkman 06-16-2009 09:21 PM

Thursday
 

Originally Posted by houston (Post 5942265)
i will call you wednesday or thursday kurt .

i have a buttload of houston rebuilds . i will get one going for ya and shoot ya a price .

thanks a bunch ,
monty

Thursday would work. I dont get back from Seattle until Wednesday PM. I will see (hear from you then) So I guess it is safe to say I can yank out my old engine in preparation for a heart transplant,
Til then....

houston 06-17-2009 12:49 AM


Originally Posted by elkman (Post 5946447)
Thursday would work. I dont get back from Seattle until Wednesday PM. I will see (hear from you then) So I guess it is safe to say I can yank out my old engine in preparation for a heart transplant,
Til then....

:lol:


i will be at 2 brothers breaking in engines for a while tomorrow and possibly thursday . maybe you can come out and meet me there and see what that place is about too :D

monty

BigNasty 06-17-2009 01:41 AM

hey monty

how are you doing break in's? using a test stand a-la hudy or is there a huston method? just curious, and i been thinkin bout getting a stand:nod:

hobdog 06-17-2009 07:41 AM


Originally Posted by houston (Post 5944838)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox0SJMUKieQ

short clip of on track running during a run in

you don't really look that fast, I am pretty sure my brother was passing you all day:lol:


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