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iTrader: (31)

hey guys, i just picked up a sts RS-5 turbo outlaw also ! it looks impressive ! i will not run this engine until my nova run out of juice..meanwhile, i am really interested to know how your guys think of this engine ? any inputs will be great !

AtomiK

Cybertools, I got the ROAR legal RS3 for $175. I just can't see the turbo RS3 on the CRC site.

Pit-racer

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I plan on receiving my sts rs3 this week, let me know on the proper break in for this engine. I've been running the colari xs12, I hope it'll do me proud.

au_Nightmare

Any feedback on the engines guys? I trust they are well used now

The Sleeper

try here
www.stsrc.com.tw/news.php
and click on products

CRC may not have the turbo RS3 but STS do make it.

coolracing

I heard the RS5s have problems with a leaking button as well as both the RS3 and RS5s have serious conrod bushing issues (they break to pieces after break-in). I have friends complain about this at my club.

These problems were later resolved ( ?? ) in the "dragon" engines. . .

I got mine off ebay at a fraction cheaper (and very fast delivery too). Why spend more money getting an older version ?

Tabushi

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Are this engines reliable/durable enough in order to go to a national or international event with it ?, and about performance versus os .12 tr, novamegas, rossi's ?

thanks

edwintam

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EdwardN

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Is this new cranck or used? It seems for me like more then a lot of play there.

au_Nightmare

U guys pre-heating engine before turning it over? I dont like turning over a new cold engine, bloody tight... Maybe that would help with the conrod issue? still, dont sound good...

Thunder racer

what about trying to put a ROSSI rod in them. Seeing if anyt of the rossi engin have the same rod.

dino.tw

I never have this conrod problem with my STS engines.That's why I found this problem later than customer's feedback.

Why?

Because from I was new to nitro many years ago,the veteran tell me that change the conrod when the break-in process finished.The conrod will be wore hard on break-in process because the piston/sleeve is so tight.That's mean the first conrod will have shorter life.Change the conrod is much cheaper than a engine.And you will get the fully power and lasting.That is what the real racer do.

loosenut

Yea that's what I've been told too. I guess it really depends on how you break in the engine? If you break in an engine hard or not properly - then ANY brand or type of engine will have issues. If you've broken it in properly, the conrod still should be changed after the 1st gallon or so. So I dont' think that's a problem at all..


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serpentracer1

Loosenut why pay 175 for an engine plus the cost of another rod.When you can can get a really good Murnan Modified for 235 and its a missile.I can hook ya up with a place to get a great motor

au_Nightmare

$175 for a STS engine? Shop around man ....