1LikesRB Engine Thread
02-19-2007 | 07:19 PM
#316
Tech Master
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,639
From: Spring Valley Lake, CA
Originally Posted by Rich Browne
-- The C6 is an improvement over the C5. The C5 was a solid motor - the C6 is a fast/solid motor. Scott has been running C6's since March of last year. Very impressive. Play with Header and Pipe combos - loads of hidden power. Try RB's 2013 pipe with the matching conical manifold - I wrenched for Rody (and Scotty, too) in Vegas last October, Rody's comment on our set-up: "That is just brutal power". Too bad Rody's battery pack broke in the main.
The Xenon R's are faster - but, sensitive to tune. The C6's are powerful - and very easy to tune - just a "tick" slower.
I was not happy with the black crankcase C5 Rody. My old C5 Rody,Aluminum crankcase with "rody" sig on the case will smoke the black case. the black case has no bottom end that is why I am skeptical on getting the C6. I like the old aluminum case with lot's of bottom and very good top end. I am hoping the C6 will be as good.
02-19-2007 | 07:34 PM
#317
Tech Master
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 1,332
From: Sunnyvale, Ca
Originally Posted by RCRjuanabbe
thanks Rich...
I was not happy with the black crankcase C5 Rody. My old C5 Rody,Aluminum crankcase with "rody" sig on the case will smoke the black case. the black case has no bottom end that is why I am skeptical on getting the C6. I like the old aluminum case with lot's of bottom and very good top end. I am hoping the C6 will be as good.
I was not happy with the black crankcase C5 Rody. My old C5 Rody,Aluminum crankcase with "rody" sig on the case will smoke the black case. the black case has no bottom end that is why I am skeptical on getting the C6. I like the old aluminum case with lot's of bottom and very good top end. I am hoping the C6 will be as good.
Rich
02-22-2007 | 06:30 PM
#318
plug choices
Hi Rich,
what are your thoughts on plugs (as to what # to use and for what reason.)?Also, how much attention do I need to give this as a Sportsman driver with a 'stock' C6?
Regards,
Steve
what are your thoughts on plugs (as to what # to use and for what reason.)?Also, how much attention do I need to give this as a Sportsman driver with a 'stock' C6?
Regards,
Steve
02-22-2007 | 07:14 PM
#319
Tech Master
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 1,332
From: Sunnyvale, Ca
Originally Posted by bsmooth
Hi Rich,
what are your thoughts on plugs (as to what # to use and for what reason.)?Also, how much attention do I need to give this as a Sportsman driver with a 'stock' C6?
Regards,
Steve
what are your thoughts on plugs (as to what # to use and for what reason.)?Also, how much attention do I need to give this as a Sportsman driver with a 'stock' C6?
Regards,
Steve
Run a #7 - see the link below. For now, as a Sportsman, don't be overly concerned about plug choice. As you progress you will need to learn how to read a plug. The plug can give a fairly complete picture on a motor's tune/condition. Ask a "veteran" racer (that other racers view as knowledgeable) to look at your plug and explain what they see and what they are looking at.
When you choose to reach for extreme levels of performance and want to exact the maximum potental of your motor - then, timing will be a critical competent to reaching your goal. The plug is one of tools you have for affecting ignition. link (don't worry, the site is legit):
http://tinyurl.com/2zxmp5
03-08-2007 | 12:55 PM
#321
Originally Posted by Rich Browne
I agree - the Black Case C5 didn't have the powerband of the Silver Case C5's (my opinion). The C6 is better than the Silver Case C5 - no BS. Jason Baumbach just broke in two C6's - he's a real straight forward guy - read: no BS ever. His motors are wicked fast - as he would say. Perhaps he'll read this and comment on his experiences.
Rich
Rich
03-08-2007 | 01:27 PM
#322
Tech Master
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 1,332
From: Sunnyvale, Ca
Originally Posted by cdelong
Are you comparing a stock C6 to a Rody C5 or Rody C5/Rody C6 comparison? I'd swing for a stock C6 possibly.
03-18-2007 | 10:24 AM
#325
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Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,614
From: Somewhere here on Earth
Originally Posted by captian
are there any rb dealers on the east coast ??
03-18-2007 | 10:29 AM
#326
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Posts: 1,833
From: city that never sleeps
03-18-2007 | 11:00 AM
#328
Tech Master
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 1,332
From: Sunnyvale, Ca
Originally Posted by captian
rich help me out
East Coast
Robert Poage, Ashford Hobbies
[email protected]
(814) 364-9250
or
West Coast
Billie Bowerman, Speedworld Hobbies
www.speedworldraceway.com web
[email protected] e-mail
If you are having trouble with a specific item let me know - I'm sure I can "arrange" getting it to you. As you are aware I'm not a dealer
- While RB USA sorts things out - I will facilitate for the on-road RB racing crowd.
03-23-2007 | 09:03 AM
#330
Tech Adept
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 173
From: St Louis, MO
Last year at the Nationals in Cinci I sucked a plug on my new C6 Rody. It trashed the piston / sleeve.
Can you guys recommend the best way to get the Rody piston / sleeve / head button replaced? Which shops carry those kind of replacement parts, or will I have to wait for it to be ordered? Thanks in advance for the help
Greg
Can you guys recommend the best way to get the Rody piston / sleeve / head button replaced? Which shops carry those kind of replacement parts, or will I have to wait for it to be ordered? Thanks in advance for the help
Greg