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RE: Picco 26 Max....the DARK SIDE.... - 3/14/2006 11:36:12 PM

TNTJake

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Thats what I'll do.

Thanks!

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RE: Picco 26 Max....the DARK SIDE.... - 3/20/2006 11:21:21 PM

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Hey Kliff, I had the Picco 26 ordered and waiting for me at my LHS and I changed my mind. I'm gonna have to go with the OS 18TM. My buddy has a Picco 26 and it just seems to be way too much power for the REVO. I like the OS reliability although I'm sure the Picco isn't far off. I should have the OS by the end of the week. I guess I got scared of the dark!

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RE: Picco 26 Max....the DARK SIDE.... - 3/20/2006 11:47:51 PM

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The OS ain't no slouch! Still a good choice man......you're gonna like it.....but you'll be back....the Dark Side will still beckon.....haaaaaaahhhhhhhaaaaaahhaaahhhhhhhhaaa

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RE: Picco 26 Max....the DARK SIDE.... - 3/21/2006 12:27:34 AM

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does a mach .26 count as "the dark side"..it's almost identical specs as the picco....

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RE: Picco 26 Max....the DARK SIDE.... - 3/21/2006 12:46:53 AM

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"....almost identical....." still ain't quiet the same man.....sorry...... Ofna Picco 26 Max.....BLACK Max, that is....is kinda an exclusive club....if you know what I mean.......the side DARK a place where power and torque discused they are, but even more enjoyed.

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does a mach .26 count as "the dark side"..it's almost identical specs as the picco....

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RE: Picco 26 Max....the DARK SIDE.... - 3/21/2006 1:05:22 AM

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Well Kliff, my buddy has the Picco 26 in his REVO and I don't wanna be like everyone else! You have an OS 18 don't ya? What to expect from it? Any comparison on top end with the Picco? I know he'll probably spank my off the start. I'm trying to lighten my REVO as much as possible but nothin crazy. That Picco is much bigger than the OS isn't it? I think my stocker 2.5R heard I was retiring it and decided to impress me. Lately it's been blowin my mind with new found power. I'm in the dark on that one.

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RE: Picco 26 Max....the DARK SIDE.... - 3/21/2006 1:43:47 AM

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Is it blowing you away with power, or are your skills improving so that you can use the power?

There is honestly no way I can compare the OS and Picco, even tho I own both. They are in 2 ENTIRELY different trucks.

Initial gearing, tranny gearing, C/D on the racer, lighter by about 1.5lbs on the racer, different shocks, springs, pre-loads, tires, wheels.....there is NO way to compare them......

I'm not "dissin' " you, for changing your mind, please don't think that....I like the power torque and speed of the Picco for bashing....I like the instantaneous acceleration of the OS for the racer.......

Either engine, you'll be happy with, and maybe one day 'll take both engines and run comparison tests, in one truck.....but for now, I'm just having too much fun!

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RE: Picco 26 Max....the DARK SIDE.... - 3/21/2006 3:14:49 AM

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This 2.5R is impressive lately. My driving and/or tuning experience can't be the factor. She's either jealous of the OS18 on the way or the LST2 on the way.

This thing has come alive! Now, all this has taken place the last few days and I ran really hard yesterday so I'll have to clean her up tomorrow and run her again and let ya know if she's still running like she's shootin' blood down her leg wonderin' when the next paycheck will be here. Speaking of PMS, I told my wife she needs to get some video so you all believe me Kliff about this 2.5R......We have a digital cam Nikon Coolpix that is basically a cheap video camera with sound and I hope I can capture a few holeshot wheelies in the cul-da-sac. Now I know 2.5R can wheelie but I don't read much about it on here.

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RE: Picco 26 Max....the DARK SIDE.... - 3/21/2006 11:10:28 AM

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Great thread guys, just when i needed it. Im looking at the Picco myself. Kliff those mods ur talking about doing are they to the stock exhaust or what? I would want to get an aftermarket pipe for this engine if i get it. I've been looking on Tower and they have a CVEC pipe that looks pretty cool. It says its for big block REVO's. Problem is, i have no experience with any pipes on anything this is my first nitro. Its a Revo by the way. Also, i know i dont want the trinity. Thanks guys.

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RE: Picco 26 Max....the DARK SIDE.... - 3/21/2006 1:04:11 PM

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Modify the stock pipe, it IS mpressive! More details of ppe, break-in, 30%nitro usage, etc, here...
http://nitroobsession.proboards79.com/index.cgi?board=engine&action=display&thread=1141951711
Hope that helps ya out.

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Great thread guys, just when i needed it. Im looking at the Picco myself. Kliff those mods ur talking about doing are they to the stock exhaust or what? I would want to get an aftermarket pipe for this engine if i get it. I've been looking on Tower and they have a CVEC pipe that looks pretty cool. It says its for big block REVO's. Problem is, i have no experience with any pipes on anything this is my first nitro. Its a Revo by the way. Also, i know i dont want the trinity. Thanks guys.

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RE: Picco 26 Max....the DARK SIDE.... - 3/21/2006 2:02:28 PM

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Thanks Kliff. Do you run standard glow plugs? Also, when you say shorten the header at the bell, do you mean just cut off the bell or just trim it. Will the MS filter fit right onto the stock snorkel?

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RE: Picco 26 Max....the DARK SIDE.... - 3/21/2006 2:21:35 PM

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Cut the bell off, that will give you the 5/16 you are looking for.
No, the MS is not a plug n play on the stock snorkle. Remove the OEM filter cannister from the snorkle.....see that BIG hole, well you gotta duplicte that big hole on the MS cannister where the spigot now sticks out. 5-10 minutes with a dremel. Be sure you GLUE the snokle and MS togther as the houing on the MS is thnner than the OEM, it will not fit as well, but a litte Zap-a-dap-a-goo willl take care of that. BE CERTAIN all oil is removed from both peices, before gluing.
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Thanks Kliff. Do you run standard glow plugs? Also, when you say shorten the header at the bell, do you mean just cut off the bell or just trim it. Will the MS filter fit right onto the stock snorkel?

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RE: Picco 26 Max....the DARK SIDE.... - 3/21/2006 4:08:52 PM

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Kliff you are the man! You're a BIG help! I'm much more confident with the Picco now. I was gonna go with the RB just because of it being a complete kit. For some reason i kind-of had my mind set on the Picco. One more question, so do you think it would even be worth getting an aftermarket pipe for it? Thanks again.

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RE: Picco 26 Max....the DARK SIDE.... - 3/21/2006 4:48:30 PM

beelzebubishere

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I keep telling myself, "....there's more power there....change the pipe..." BUT WHY? It's a great combo like this, not to mention CHEAP, with a 16/38 CB/spur combo, controllable, with insane speed.....
I might try something different later, If I do, it'll be a THS.....but don't expect anything any time soon.....I like it, like it is.

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Kliff you are the man! You're a BIG help! I'm much more confident with the Picco now. I was gonna go with the RB just because of it being a complete kit. For some reason i kind-of had my mind set on the Picco. One more question, so do you think it would even be worth getting an aftermarket pipe for it? Thanks again.

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