GRP... Engine... Thread...
#421
+1 with the GRP 4 plugs. Better idle reliability. Best engine I've ever run. I'm curious about the .28 for truggy. I'm thinking the .21 is plenty of power and will get better economy. Has anyone run both in their truggy? I've run both the JP 3 and the GRP pipe with my .21. I was lean bogging on top with the JP3. I think the stock pipe is easier to tune.
#423
I just brought a GRP .21 about three weeks ago. I did the break in and I'm having some issues with it bogging out in the middle of the acceleration curve. It's like it's running rich but if completely bogs out when I lean it any further. Once it's warmed up it's a scalded dog but once it cools off it does the same thing bogging out in the middle of the acceleration curve. Oh and how about this, it accelerates fine when the glow plug igniter is attached to the glow plug. I'm running OS p3 Ultra Hot glow plugs which a lot of guys recommend.
I've heard that the GRPs run cool and take about a gallon before it clears the break-in so please let me know if this will improve over time as I run more gas through it.
HALP!!!
I've heard that the GRPs run cool and take about a gallon before it clears the break-in so please let me know if this will improve over time as I run more gas through it.
HALP!!!
#425
Tech Regular
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 302
From: Virginia
reset your needles back to stock positions and put a new plug in there. Get her to run and warmed up and start tuning on the LSN until you get a steady idle, good take off, no bogging, etc, then tune the HSN. This mill likes a leaner bottom and slightly richer top end...you need to tune it with the LSN to get best results. You will know you are there when it will idle good, take off with a slight puff of smoke and pull through the RPM's with a good smoke trail. It will temp around 180-210. Once you get the LSN set right, it tends to keep a tune very well
#426
Hey, I want to know about GRP glowplugs.. are they fumiliar to OS glow plugs? i mean those number idfenction.. like number 3 to number7 and which one is highly recommened for a .21 grp 01 tuner engine combo that i just bought.. I am switching from OS vspec eb mods to GRP tuner.
#428
Tech Regular
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 302
From: Virginia
Hey, I want to know about GRP glowplugs.. are they fumiliar to OS glow plugs? i mean those number idfenction.. like number 3 to number7 and which one is highly recommened for a .21 grp 01 tuner engine combo that i just bought.. I am switching from OS vspec eb mods to GRP tuner.
#429
Tech Adept
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 151
From: Syd, Australia
Ive read now, a few times, that GRP plugs are the best for GRP engine because they are specifically made for GRP turbo engines, so they have a perfect fit. I think its just a matter of finding the right heat range(plug) for the fuel and conditions your running in.
Im not %100 sure about this but OS plugs are made for not only their land running engines but also their airplane and boat engines also, so i dont think they would be as a good fit for GRP turbos.
I realize the GRPs are twice as expensive but ive read also a few times now that they last a hella long time, i think OS plugs are fine to use if you are stuck without a GRP plug though.
Im not %100 sure about this but OS plugs are made for not only their land running engines but also their airplane and boat engines also, so i dont think they would be as a good fit for GRP turbos.
I realize the GRPs are twice as expensive but ive read also a few times now that they last a hella long time, i think OS plugs are fine to use if you are stuck without a GRP plug though.
#430
well if you look up losi and assoicated parts house, theyre much affordable than anywhere else.. i bought my grp .21 tuner 01 promo kit from them for only 440 with shipped and everything covered.. after tax.. it does come with tuner pipe that fits right for these engines.. So, im thinking of getting the GRP plugs maybe they are copied of O.S. plugs cause they both look much alike.
#431
I got my promo kit for $309 USD and it was $29USD for delivery from here
http://shopping.rcmodel.hk/product_i...ducts_id=13053
http://shopping.rcmodel.hk/product_i...ducts_id=13053
#432
Tech Adept
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 151
From: Syd, Australia
I got my promo kit for $309 USD and it was $29USD for delivery from here
http://shopping.rcmodel.hk/product_i...ducts_id=13053
http://shopping.rcmodel.hk/product_i...ducts_id=13053
They also have V-specs for $200.
#433
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Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 125
Hey GRP owners..
I purchased the GRP from http://shopping.rcmodel.hk/product_i...ducts_id=13052
Yeah delivery was within 4 days to Australia..
I've just started the run-in process as per the manual, ite been really easy to startup and break-in my only tip would be to lean the HSN about 1/2 turn and LSN 1/4 from factory, you may find the factory settings too rich to start it for the first time... so soon as you have it running... richen the needles back up again..
During the brake-in did you guys run 11 tanks total before tuning or just 6 ? Page 10 of the manual isn't really clear on this... i'll be doing to 11 tanks to be sure...
I purchased the GRP from http://shopping.rcmodel.hk/product_i...ducts_id=13052
Yeah delivery was within 4 days to Australia..
I've just started the run-in process as per the manual, ite been really easy to startup and break-in my only tip would be to lean the HSN about 1/2 turn and LSN 1/4 from factory, you may find the factory settings too rich to start it for the first time... so soon as you have it running... richen the needles back up again..
During the brake-in did you guys run 11 tanks total before tuning or just 6 ? Page 10 of the manual isn't really clear on this... i'll be doing to 11 tanks to be sure...
#434
reset your needles back to stock positions and put a new plug in there. Get her to run and warmed up and start tuning on the LSN until you get a steady idle, good take off, no bogging, etc, then tune the HSN. This mill likes a leaner bottom and slightly richer top end...you need to tune it with the LSN to get best results. You will know you are there when it will idle good, take off with a slight puff of smoke and pull through the RPM's with a good smoke trail. It will temp around 180-210. Once you get the LSN set right, it tends to keep a tune very well
#435
Tech Regular
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 302
From: Virginia
Sure thing. You will find this mill does NOT tune like an OS engine. It is likely my favorite mill I have run yet - good (not brutal) low end, wicked mid range and a good top end...10 minute runtimes and low temps and keeps a tune...good luck!



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