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I'll get you taken care of, Kevin.
Hey guys... just wanted to let everyone know that I'm starting the process of moving inventory to my family's logistics center in Anaheim, CA. What this means is FASTER shipping for you guys. Basically, I process an order and then email a packing slip california, they pack it up and ship same day. That is, assuming the order gets there before USPS. This also allows for shorter transit time between customs in LAX and our inventory processing. It also frees up my time to work with dealers, customers, and of course... race. :nod: |
Where can I find the best deal on these motors, I bought a used gx5r and I'm looking to get new motor and keep this one for backup. Looking for best pipe and motor combo.
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Originally Posted by grizz1
(Post 9432592)
Craig (curacing2) our team driver here, stripped down his original GXII-5RHO the other day after nearly 5 months of hard use and 6 gallons of fuel. (I know that sort of contradicts my last post a little, but this motor was inspected regularly along the way, and was a bit of a test motor if you like).
This was the very first GXII landed here in early March this year, and it was pressed into service at a 3 day event with only time for 3 - 4 tanks of run-in (came 3rd overall). On inspection after 6 gallons, the original bearings (front and rear) were still in mint condition and smooth as. The rod and crankpin fit was still snug. No discernable movement. This was the original rod as well. Nothing had been changed in this motor since new. Pretty good result, especially seeing as the motor was rushed into service without a gentle run-in period. Goes to show the quality of the engineering and componentry is right up to the mark. :) Have been watching this site in CAIRNS, NORTH QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA: I run RC8B Buggy and RC8T Truggy; Have run GO Engines for 3 years now, and have just purchased 3x GX11 5HRO Engines. Have run seven tanks through the first engine before putting it on the track, (due to time factor before a race meeting .Have to agree with all info above. These engines seem very resileant and hold their tune very well. Am running NITRO-X SSS 11% oil, 25% Nitro, 97T O'Donnell Plug, (use a 87T during inital break-in). Run at winter temp: Average 21 degrees C, 50% Humidity; Summer temps will average 32 degrees C, 86% Humidity. Currently in winter season, Will be interestig to see how the engine holds tune in summer: Thanks to all on the thread: I have picked up heaps of great info from same, and the N.Z. GO website .Thanks again. "There ain't nothing like the smell of NITRO in the morning":nod: |
Originally Posted by CORRRCR
(Post 9437948)
Where can I find the best deal on these motors, I bought a used gx5r and I'm looking to get new motor and keep this one for backup. Looking for best pipe and motor combo.
You'll like this 5rho, it's a screamer! Alot of work went into these engines for the price! |
Originally Posted by SNOOKS
(Post 9438170)
Hi to everyone on RC TECH :
Have been watching this site in CAIRNS, NORTH QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA: I run RC8B Buggy and RC8T Truggy; Have run GO Engines for 3 years now, and have just purchased 3x GX11 5HRO Engines. Have run seven tanks through the first engine before putting it on the track, (due to time factor before a race meeting .Have to agree with all info above. These engines seem very resileant and hold their tune very well. Am running NITRO-X SSS 11% oil, 25% Nitro, 97T O'Donnell Plug, (use a 87T during inital break-in). Run at winter temp: Average 21 degrees C, 50% Humidity; Summer temps will average 32 degrees C, 86% Humidity. Currently in winter season, Will be interestig to see how the engine holds tune in summer: Thanks to all on the thread: I have picked up heaps of great info from same, and the N.Z. GO website .Thanks again. "There ain't nothing like the smell of NITRO in the morning":nod: |
it must be tough finding a good tune in temps over 30C.
if the motor has good compression (piston sleeve fit)and you don't run too lean or hot the GXII should fine. The GX head was great in summer temps,not as hot in auckland as up your way... wonder how the smaller GXII will be on a hot day. |
Originally Posted by SNOOKS
(Post 9438170)
Hi to everyone on RC TECH :
Have been watching this site in CAIRNS, NORTH QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA: I run RC8B Buggy and RC8T Truggy; Have run GO Engines for 3 years now, and have just purchased 3x GX11 5HRO Engines. Have run seven tanks through the first engine before putting it on the track, (due to time factor before a race meeting .Have to agree with all info above. These engines seem very resileant and hold their tune very well. Am running NITRO-X SSS 11% oil, 25% Nitro, 97T O'Donnell Plug, (use a 87T during inital break-in). Run at winter temp: Average 21 degrees C, 50% Humidity; Summer temps will average 32 degrees C, 86% Humidity. Currently in winter season, Will be interestig to see how the engine holds tune in summer: Thanks to all on the thread: I have picked up heaps of great info from same, and the N.Z. GO website .Thanks again. "There ain't nothing like the smell of NITRO in the morning":nod: Are you going down to the FEMCA Truggy Champs on the Sunshine Coast this August ? Be good to catch up with you, along with Flanno and co. |
Thanks for the Response
Originally Posted by grizz1
(Post 9439384)
Hey Snooks, great to hear your liking the GXII :). It is a sweet motor.
Are you going down to the FEMCA Truggy Champs on the Sunshine Coast this August ? Be good to catch up with you, along with Flanno and co. It is great to see the response I have recieved from people in other patrs of the world on this thread. I am 60 years old, a retired Automotive Mechanic,(28 years in the trade arena), and spent the last 16 years before retirement as a TAFE Automotive Teacher. The info I have gained from this thread is worth all the books and teachings I have ever taught: Just goes to show: you can teach an old dog new tricks!! RC engines are a "breed of their own". As memtioned in a respone from another member earlier, I do run NOVA ROSSI (BUGGY 4 Factory TUNED), but after running The new GX11, and finding it far easier to tune, I am about to run GO exclusively. The NOVA ROSSI has the run time advantage, but If you dont' put the buggy on it's lid, all fine. Once again, thanks for the friendly response, it is a pleasure to be welcomed to the thread. Will keep in touch in the future, and If anybody ever has a chance to get to CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA. Please feel free to look me up. WE do have a great track, just go to the Cairns, RC TECH thread site for some great photos we have posted on the site recently. Once again. thanks for the friendly replies: Greatly appreciated. :) |
Originally Posted by curacing2
(Post 9439031)
it must be tough finding a good tune in temps over 30C.
if the motor has good compression (piston sleeve fit)and you don't run too lean or hot the GXII should fine. The GX head was great in summer temps,not as hot in auckland as up your way... wonder how the smaller GXII will be on a hot day. |
Originally Posted by curacing2
(Post 9439031)
it must be tough finding a good tune in temps over 30C.
if the motor has good compression (piston sleeve fit)and you don't run too lean or hot the GXII should fine. The GX head was great in summer temps,not as hot in auckland as up your way... wonder how the smaller GXII will be on a hot day. |
Originally Posted by Kolunatic
(Post 9440144)
My gx11-5rho is holding it's tune very well in this Texas heat hovering around 100f-102f. How about sending some rain our way!:)
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Originally Posted by Ruune
(Post 9441362)
dont forget the 85-90% humidity...
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last sunday was haveing some major low end issues, would bogg really bad off 90deg corners and right before tripples and could not clear them:mad:, tried retuneing and only got worse. nothing i hate worse than having a car lap me..LOL, tore down today and found a broke (losi green clutch spring) was kinda surprised, dint act like a clutch problem at the time, idled without spinning tires is what made me think it was tune! i should have known it was not a GXII problem!!!!!:lol::D:sneaky:
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Was it a 4 shoe clutch? they usually have the coloured springs.
The weight and size of the shoes make it less noticable a spring has gone in a 4 shoe at idle, the GX II HO does not like an early clutch let alone a broken spring. |
Originally Posted by curacing2
(Post 9442856)
Was it a 4 shoe clutch? they usually have the coloured springs.
The wieght and size of the shoes make it less noticable a spring has gone in a 4 shoe at idle, the GX II HO does not like an early clutch let alone a broken spring. |
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