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#286
Tech Regular
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 302
From: Virginia
Hi Houston,
I have a backup P5XS (2008), and got it from a buddy. I am running a STRR, on medium size tracks. It has been a long time since I ran a P5.....what is a good restrictor to use (7 or 7.5mm?) and pipe for my tracks? I have a 2050, JP2, Dynamite 53, Dynamite 86, and MSR1005 pipe. I have a long header, a Dynamite header, the stock T2050 header, and what I think is a short ] shaped header (pretty sure it came from the MSR 1005 pipe, but it has been so long, I am not sure).
I have a backup P5XS (2008), and got it from a buddy. I am running a STRR, on medium size tracks. It has been a long time since I ran a P5.....what is a good restrictor to use (7 or 7.5mm?) and pipe for my tracks? I have a 2050, JP2, Dynamite 53, Dynamite 86, and MSR1005 pipe. I have a long header, a Dynamite header, the stock T2050 header, and what I think is a short ] shaped header (pretty sure it came from the MSR 1005 pipe, but it has been so long, I am not sure).
#289
What changes/improvements were made between the older 21-7 and the newer FMS? How is the performance different between the two? I may be able to pick up a low-time older 21-7 from a club member for a very good price. I'm looking to run it in a truggy in place of my RB TM928 as I won't be able to spend the $$$ on a new Nova for a few months.
#291
Engine tear down today. Everything looks nice but I am wondering how much tolerance can there be on the rod. My crank pin looks good but the lower rod bushing measured about 5.00mm vertical and about 4.96/4.97 lateral. Is it time for a new rod?
#292
Hi Houston,
I have a backup P5XS (2008), and got it from a buddy. I am running a STRR, on medium size tracks. It has been a long time since I ran a P5.....what is a good restrictor to use (7 or 7.5mm?) and pipe for my tracks? I have a 2050, JP2, Dynamite 53, Dynamite 86, and MSR1005 pipe. I have a long header, a Dynamite header, the stock T2050 header, and what I think is a short ] shaped header (pretty sure it came from the MSR 1005 pipe, but it has been so long, I am not sure).
I have a backup P5XS (2008), and got it from a buddy. I am running a STRR, on medium size tracks. It has been a long time since I ran a P5.....what is a good restrictor to use (7 or 7.5mm?) and pipe for my tracks? I have a 2050, JP2, Dynamite 53, Dynamite 86, and MSR1005 pipe. I have a long header, a Dynamite header, the stock T2050 header, and what I think is a short ] shaped header (pretty sure it came from the MSR 1005 pipe, but it has been so long, I am not sure).
#295
What changes/improvements were made between the older 21-7 and the newer FMS? How is the performance different between the two? I may be able to pick up a low-time older 21-7 from a club member for a very good price. I'm looking to run it in a truggy in place of my RB TM928 as I won't be able to spend the $$$ on a new Nova for a few months. 

the fms is a revised version that has a few timing changes , ceramic bearings and a special crank . if that 21-7 is in excellent shape then it would be worth it for ya . monty
#297
the newer p5xs cranks are little lighter as they are drilled ,the epoxy gets rid of any turbulence pockets that could build up in the crank intake window. haven't really noticed any ill effects between filled/non-filled cranks though .
#298

it shouldn't need a new rod
but it wont hurt to put a new one in
086hs way better ? happy with the engine ? did you heat the engine up before starting in runin period , i know you usually do



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