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RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread - 6/7/2007 12:19:05 AM   
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Status: offline 		uhm, they'll run for a few minutes but with out pressure from the exhaust they won't run long at all.

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RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread - 6/7/2007 5:23:19 PM   
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Status: offline 		Great help guys,
I think my new pipe is arriving tomorrow.
Since I am not very happy with my volcano I will try some engine modifications... I will take my volcano as a "learning" experience before upgrading it .
Has anybody polished the ports or crankshaft of the volcano stock engine? It is possible to get more power out of it?
Anybody can send me some pictures, tutorials, advice on carburetor and / or engine modifications for the volcano truck?
Once again...Thank you guys.

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RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread - 6/7/2007 10:54:04 PM   
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Status: offline 		I bought my Volcano SV in January, and couldn't be happier with it. Right out of the box it has started and run perfect. Once I broke in the engine, it starts first pull, every time. As far as I am concerned, it is just as good, if not better, than those R/C's costing twice as much. Check some of the older threads and there is bunches of info on clutch bells, tuning and mods. Good luck


Volcano SV with tuned pipe and some upgrades and a failsafe; Hurricane XP, stock except monster truck wheels with hub extenders.
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RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread - 6/7/2007 10:59:54 PM   
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RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread - 6/7/2007 11:15:48 PM   
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Great help guys,
I think my new pipe is arriving tomorrow.
Since I am not very happy with my volcano I will try some engine modifications... I will take my volcano as a "learning" experience before upgrading it .
Has anybody polished the ports or crankshaft of the volcano stock engine? It is possible to get more power out of it?
Anybody can send me some pictures, tutorials, advice on carburetor and / or engine modifications for the volcano truck?
Once again...Thank you guys.



I don't think anyone has taken the time to do porting and polishing on one of those engines. It's a great basher engine for the money takes alot of abuse from new comers miss tuning the engine or not using air filter oil. I has purposlly left my air filter off, miss tuned the engine, run it super lean, not used air fitler oil and a host of other insane things you don't want to do an engine and the thing still runs scored, discolored sleave, piston and all. There an amazingly durable engine. By the way FYI, Can Racing uses the same Engine in there MT spec 3.0 and they have made excellent use of the engine by using there dual stinger two stage exhaust, the engine idles smoothly and stays idling with no problems also sounds better and has WAY more power than the setup Redcat uses. Just alittle FYI for those looking for a good muffler for there Redcat 1/10th cars.

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RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread - 6/11/2007 4:39:27 AM   
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Status: offline 		Thank you Allaboutfunhobbies for your comments.
I think I will try to do the porting and polishing in my volcano. Since it is a cheap engine the polishing work may have a great impact on it. I will post my comments once I am done with it.

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RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread - 6/17/2007 9:36:47 PM   
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Status: offline 		I just purchased a Volcano SV and should be receiving it tomorrow. This is my first Nitro RC car and I am really excited to start this hobby. I was just wondering if I should go ahead and preorder some aluminum parts or any other parts that tend to break with these trucks, that way if something breaks, I will have it ready to replace. Any suggestions, or should I just wait and see how the truck is before I buy anything? Thanks for your help!

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RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread - 6/17/2007 9:46:25 PM   
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Status: offline 		i would suggest waiting and seeing, the clutch bell, shoes and springs are supposed to be updated so that should be fine. Front arms, spur gear and some steering knuckles may be needed but i would wait and see. stay away from aluminum, its expensive, it can bend, its heavier and it will just break whatever plastic is hooked up to, the breaking will just go down the line to somewhere else.


http://www.clermontmotorsports.com/servlet/the-223/Front-Lower-Arm-sv/Detail
http://www.clermontmotorsports.com/servlet/the-222/Front-upper-arm-sv/Detail
http://www.clermontmotorsports.com/servlet/the-112/Spur-Gear/Detail
http://www.clermontmotorsports.com/servlet/the-11/Steering-Arm-*1Set/Detail

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RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread - 6/17/2007 9:47:26 PM   
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Status: offline 		also if you want, this is a great setup to replace the original setup, gives better low end. nice top end and a little more durable.

http://www.clermontmotorsports.com/servlet/the-226/clutchbell-and-diff-kit/Detail

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RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread - 6/17/2007 10:46:46 PM   
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Status: offline 		I would not buy any upgrade. Keep the price as low as possible. Since this is an entry level car you may want to save your money to upgrade to a nicer truck instead of putting a heavy investment in your Volcano (if you really get to enjoy the hobby). See it in this way: you already spent 200 dollars. An extra 100 dollars in upgrades would be already 300. I would prefer getting a Savage for 400 and stay away from the upgrades.
Enjoy you car.

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RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread - 6/18/2007 12:56:27 AM   
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Status: offline 		Can anyone help me with the break-in procedure? I'm looking specific instructions or a vid thanks.

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RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread - 6/18/2007 1:10:16 AM   
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Status: offline 		http://www.traxxas.com/support/index.php?action=artikel&cat=35&id=123&highlight=33%20break%20in

traxxas break in procedure, this is basically how i do it.

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RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread - 6/18/2007 1:33:15 AM   
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Status: offline 		Ya agreed, by the time you get all the upgrades you could buy a savage or something a little tougher later on after you have taken your licks on the redcat and learned all the stuff that destroys a nitro vehicle.

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RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread - 6/18/2007 4:34:07 AM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks for the link. I also found a vid on youtube that was also helpful http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOPyZ25Hgjg&mode=related&search= He has all the clips on his channel.

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