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    RE: -... - 7/16/2008 10:05:26 PM   
    NitroNate



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    Status: offline     		I don't mean to differ,but there is a big chance there is some sort of obstacle stuck where its not supose to.If you can't find anything of that nature,check elsewhere.
    There is really no sense in taking somthing apart when there is a likely cause still unchecked...Firestorm trannys are hard to break.It is very unlikely its broken.

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    RE: -... - 7/17/2008 1:16:05 AM   
    tomcatguy74



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    ORIGINAL: NitroNate

    I use Trinity 20% Nitro and 12% oil.

    ROFL!! This is my Firestorm!
    http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/hh245/hpiman/?action=view¤t=Moviecvrxfirestormcatattack.flv

    Picked some of this stuff up today. HA HA Its purple!!! Can't wait to fire my Firestorm up for the first time!!

    Thanks for the help.

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    RE: ... - 7/17/2008 3:09:08 AM   
    dcfrickle32



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    Status: offline     		ok i just got my firestrom like 4 days ago and i started tuneing it bc it was real doggy . anyway so i start tuning it and then it just started getin louder and louder as i tune it. i dont thin anything of it so im really likeing ti the way it is so i stopped ajusting it so i figured i would test her out with some jumping....so i do a few lil ditch jumps into my road ...ne ways i hit it and then like peaces go flyin...well my driveshaft came off and then while im fixing it i notice that the header pipe it off and just floating there totaly seperated formt he engine and the bolts are gone and no bushing...im pissed so i have to go to my LHS tomarow and see what they can do for me...so you think it hurt the engine at all witht he pipe off for that short of time??im a wicked noob so i feel like an idiot bc i didnt check every bolt ont he thing....thnx guys hope its not to long for yu.

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    RE: ... - 7/17/2008 3:43:06 AM   
    txfirestormracer


     

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    ok i just got my firestrom like 4 days ago and i started tuneing it bc it was real doggy . anyway so i start tuning it and then it just started getin louder and louder as i tune it. i dont thin anything of it so im really likeing ti the way it is so i stopped ajusting it so i figured i would test her out with some jumping....so i do a few lil ditch jumps into my road ...ne ways i hit it and then like peaces go flyin...well my driveshaft came off and then while im fixing it i notice that the header pipe it off and just floating there totaly seperated formt he engine and the bolts are gone and no bushing...im pissed so i have to go to my LHS tomarow and see what they can do for me...so you think it hurt the engine at all witht he pipe off for that short of time??im a wicked noob so i feel like an idiot bc i didnt check every bolt ont he thing....thnx guys hope its not to long for yu.



    I had the same prolem the first week of my Storm and lost a header bolt and gasket, This will be an on going problem and always check bolts before you go out and run your truck. I finally used some loctite and it work. im thinking about putting nuts on the back side and longer bolts.

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    RE: -... - 7/17/2008 6:27:05 AM   
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    Status: offline     		The engine still revs up normally though, could it be the slipper clutch?

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    RE: -... - 7/17/2008 1:04:08 PM   
    superb3rra


     

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    Status: offline     		Don't think it's funny anymore..

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    RE: ... - 7/17/2008 4:58:10 PM   
    NitroNate



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    Status: offline     		Pauole: Tighten the spur gear,check for gravel or dirt in the gear mesh and wheels.Also make sure your dog bones are intact.

    superb3rra:What are you talking about?

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    RE: ... - 7/17/2008 5:25:25 PM   
    Pauole


     

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    Status: offline     		K thanks nitro nate ill check my spur etc.

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    RE: ... - 7/17/2008 7:16:04 PM   
    nitro rc


     

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    Status: offline     		also check that ur drive shafts are not broken or disconnected.

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    RE: ... - 7/17/2008 8:44:09 PM   
    dcfrickle32



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    Status: offline     		ok i got my engine fixed and ready now i need to tune her up.....i tuned it but it seems like shes bogging down and then goin fine again but just not what i want. i dont have a temp gauge so whats the best way i can do this with out one???

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    RE: ... - 7/17/2008 9:18:21 PM   
    nitro rc


     

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    Status: offline     		that means it is too rich. At factory settings that is normal because for break in they are set very rich. So lean it out a bit.

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    RE: -... - 7/18/2008 1:45:27 AM   
    tomcatguy74



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    Status: offline     		Hey guys I posted a thread in the wrong place. Could you please check out my thread titled "Problems with new Firestorm" thats posted in the main Nitro Stadium Trucks forum please? I need some help with this.

    Thanks

    Rob

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    RE: ... - 7/18/2008 2:49:57 AM   
    dcfrickle32



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    Status: offline     		ok i got it tuned but then once i got it running it goes good then it acts liek its runnign out of gas and then it quits and wont start up very easy again. then when i do get it started it goes for a lil bit then quits again like it ran out of gas but theres still a 1/4 left.

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    RE: ... - 7/18/2008 3:23:25 AM   
    NitroNate



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    Status: offline     		Make sure there are no kinks in the fuel lines.

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    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 7/19/2008 10:16:21 PM   
    tomcatguy74



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