j_blaze
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From: Tampa,
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One thing is for sure you can replace parts on a STS a WHOLE lot cheaper then most other brands!!!!!!!!!!!!
true, the problem is it takes 2 weeks to get here from hk. and who knows how long that will be around too. i checked them about a month ago after the last state race, the conrod on the older one had a little play starting at tdc, everything else was spotless and clean. carb orings were good, no air leaks and pinch was still excellent. after that i turned my attention to clutch bearings and diff issues, also trying different fuels and testing fuel economy. i think the sts's are great, just sucks they both died on the same week. the new rb's are out now and the S5 is about $220, i'll probably try them out or the S3 at $180. i just don't know how much longer sts will be around. 5 gallons is not bad for $124, 5 fast, powerful, easy tuning, problem free gallons at that.
what breaks a crank shaft? by breaking i mean snap in two. i was running sidewinder race 30%, with dynamite max-life shoes, 1.1 springs and panther gator med-soft tires. the track was still in pretty good shape after racing. could the power and traction from tires and clutch actually cause the failure? or could it be poor design. looking at the crank shaft it seems to be made of very thin metal.
< Message edited by j_blaze -- 3/17/2008 10:47:35 PM >
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RE: STS Engines - 
. i was going to go with an rb in the truggy and have 2 sts's as backup/buggy engines, didn't make it though. i got 9 gallons out of 2 engines (for about $250 total) and a lot of fun, so it was worth it. i know i can run with an sts with anybody, i'll take it apart this week to see what can be done and i'll see what needs to be ordered. i know it will be a couple weeks before any of it gets here so i'll have to wait a bit. i needed a break anyways, this rc stuff has really taken a lot of my time in the last couple weeks. i may go rb next or back to sts or try go or picco. we'll see. i wish i had left one un modded to see if that would extend engine life any vs modded performance.
