Originally Posted by
mini-dub
Not a problem, glad you got a chance to try the pre-production samples. Sorry those samples had fixed timing, when you get yourself a production motor with fully adjustable timing I'm confident it will outperform your old motor. The timing increase on the motor itself greatly improves the low to mid range powerband, as well as adding some straightaway rpm. Did you guys make sure to gear up from the other motors? Our motors are high watts and have lots of torque, despite being super smooth, so they prefer a taller gear.
I was up a tooth overall and maybe could of gone more. I might try the motor again this Sunday in a heat race if my new setup works good. If my truck works then I will have a real good comparison.
The 13.5 guy did gear up just a little so not to get it too hot on its first run or two. After that he added a little more speedo timing and added another tooth or so on the oval and was very pleased with how it ran.
I know Luke will be ordering some of the production versions with the adjustable timing as soon as they are available. If don't know when just let Luke know at The Hanger because he will order some.
I know I'm going to get a new 17.5 when he gets them in. Need to have at least two 17.5's just incase something happens to one while I'm racing. I hate to borrow stuff from other racers.