rcmoe

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Just picked me up a gallon old vspec vzb blue head that came with a losi efra 2071 pipe. I wanted to know if this is a good combo and is it better suited for buggy , truggy or good for both. I appreciate any info and thanks in advance.

rossham46

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Im using 086 for both vzb and xzb. Smooth power.

monkeygrip

I have a lot of new os 14x25.4x6 rear main engine bearings for sale ($8 each). They are takeouts from new .21 os or ninja engines. They were removed using heat gun drop out method by eb mods so they are not damaged in any way. shipping will be $4 each or free if you buy 10 or more. I accept trades, paypal, or cash at the track.

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rcmoe

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I ran my 086 on my xzb vspec before I snapped a rod and I currently run it on my os.28 xz. Its been a good pipe for both engines but I'm just curious about this Losi 2071 I just picked up and does anyone have any experience with it.

Khanuen

That's the combo I use. Works well in my buggy. The tracks I run at have small to medium straights. On a longer straight i noticed a small flat spot in the rev range but it pushes through the flat spot and gets a second wind.... at which point you have to be extra careful of your breaking point cuz it's absolutely flying. The extra top speed could be because i run ceramic bearings... not sure. I can't really compare it to much except that the vzb + re11 combo will out-drag a GO GX-7R + GO 2072 and with about 45 seconds longer run time.

rcmoe

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K thanks for that info

BIGCAT TX

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sorry if this has already been asked......didn't have time to hit the 50 page thread in detail.

What is the best pipe to run for this motor for overall performance and good mileage? I am using it for on road 8th GT racing currently. And currently using a JP3 pipe......

21VZ-B V-Spec-T (P) OSMG2068 13895 ABC
3,000 - 40,000 2.48 @ 33,000 14.0 (398grams)

Thanks!

rfree02

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How long have people had the blue head XZ's last?

The bushing on the bottom of my conrod is gone after 4 gallons.

rdeppen

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Need help tracing a problem. My brother bought a V-spec NIB a few weeks back. Got it up and running fine and I helped him get a baseline tune on it. Him being completely new to 1/8th buggy and WAY to excitied about his new toy decided it would be fun to drag race his buggy with a fresh motor Needless to say the rod didn't agree with long term WOF pulls.

I never felt the bearings after the rod exploded but he swears they were fine and couldnt feel anything grity. I gave him a good Speed crank and he ordered a fresh Speed piston, sleeve and rod setup for it (Factory OS not that knock off Ebay junk). All went well it started up fine and we got another baseline tune on it. Seems to be running great.

Heres the problem I can't figure out. Everytime it's been shut off when he goes to re-fire it, it pops a glow plug. Both OD and OS P3's. It's gone through 4 of them now. He didn't have the extra head shim in and I thought that may be the culprit. Still No dice with the extra shim it's still eating plugs.

I'm no rookie and this is a fresh OS motor other then the bearings in the case. Any idea what may be causing this thing to eat plugs or something else to try??

Maximo

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what brand of fuel ? thats usually the cause

Maximo

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what brand of fuel ?

rdeppen

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Sidewinder Strike Team 30%

Maximo

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so you used a VZB Speed crank in the rebuilt engine...? either something it out of tolerance, or you maybe have some debris inside the engine...... maybe do a little measuring ..measure TDC, then button depth and see where you end up...... if you need technical advice on how to do this just send me your number by PM and and I can call and help......much quicker that way !!!!

rdeppen

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My guess is he has some debris and maybe a bearing is coming apart. I told him to tear it down again so we can check the bearings. I took a look at the button on Saturday night, it looked fine. Didn't see any signs of it taking a hit from the old broke rod or detonation. I'm stumped as OS motors don't usually do this.

I'll get him to leave it with me and I'll measure it. I saw your method on your website. I appreciate the help Neal

Maximo

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I do know of one fellow who apparently put a XZB Speed crank into a VZB engine..it didn't work so well LOL !