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Installing the CV-RX into your Firestorm - 6/24/2008 2:52 AM   
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Status: offline 		I'll try to guide you step by step on how to install the CV-RX in your Firestorm.

First you need to purchase these things: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGGP7&P=M http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LX2926 http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXVC43 http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXBMF0 http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXM720

1.Remove the standard CV-RX crankshaft nut and drive hub
2.Cut about 1/4 inch off the crankshaft
3.Install G3.0 collet and flywheel,then install the pilot shaft adapter
4Install the ascociated engine mounts and locktite the screws
5.Remove the gearbox brace and leave it off or file it down to fit around the clutch bell
6.Drill holes or slots on the chassis to mount the engine.Make sure the engine is on straight and insure proper mesh
7.Install the engine,air filter,and exhaust header and pipe.(I highly reccomend to use zip-ties around the air filter instead of the o-rings that come with the CV-RX)I also had to use washers on the engine mounting screws because of the groove in the chassis.

8.Break it in!

Hopefully,this will help everyone out.Especially tvcracing,good luck bud.

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RE: Installing the CV-RX into your Firestorm - 6/24/2008 6:33 AM   
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Status: offline 		Nicely done Nate! Boy that looks familliar!

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RE: Installing the CV-RX into your Firestorm - 6/24/2008 3:17 PM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks so much nate!!! this will help me a lot on my engine swap project!
You, yakfish and others have been very helpful everscince my DAY 1 with the storm..
More power guys!

can't wait for the video..

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RE: Installing the CV-RX into your Firestorm - 6/24/2008 4:12 PM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks yakfish and TVC!The video should be here soon!

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RE: Installing the CV-RX into your Firestorm - 6/24/2008 4:47 PM   
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Status: offline 		pretty sure HPI Have released an engine mount which is a direct bolt in which dosnt require the butchering of the chassis.

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RE: Installing the CV-RX into your Firestorm - 6/24/2008 6:31 PM   
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Status: offline 		If you are talking about the 20mm purple engine mount from HPI it won't work..

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RE: Installing the CV-RX into your Firestorm - 6/24/2008 7:11 PM   
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RE: Installing the CV-RX into your Firestorm - 6/27/2008 6:21 AM   
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Status: offline 		All your labors of fitting this engine will reward you!Here it is when you are FINISHED! http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/hh245/hpiman/?action=view¤t=Moviecverx.flv

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RE: Installing the CV-RX into your Firestorm - 5/30/2012 7:07 PM   
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Status: offline 		hey guys im new here and was wanting to upgrade my firestom with a bigger engine and caught this thread.Ok so i got it on how to install the.18cvrx on a newer g3.0 but will i have the same luck since mine is older(i think)cause mine has a .15 nitro star engine instead and what about a 2speed tranny?Which one do i get to use with the .18 ?????  If someone could lead me in the right direction on what kind of 2speed tranny to use with the.18 and will it go in as it would the g3.0 model????  Thanks guys!!!!!


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RE: Installing the CV-RX into your Firestorm - 6/4/2012 9:18 PM   
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Status: offline 		It should be the same as the nitro star and theirs no need for a 2 speed I wanted one back in the day but after upping the gearing to what i remember a 20 tooth clutch bell it had great pick up does wheelies all day long and great top end. I have the .18 crx motor
 try going to the official firestorm forum.  btw ive clocked mine at 62


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