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how long does an engine last - 8/30/2008 3:37:03 AM   
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Status: offline 		hi just bought a 5b baja from ebay,has the stock engine,has the 28.5cc big bore kit and a Walbro WT813 carburetor w / modified shaft how much faster do you think it will go and approx. how many gallons of fuel can you get thru these before having to rebuild them,im just looking for an average thanks.
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RE: how long does an engine last - 8/30/2008 3:47:19 AM   
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Status: offline 		i wanted to add that its got a ddm pipe

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RE: how long does an engine last - 8/30/2008 3:48:21 AM   
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Status: online 		As far as I can tell, if you take good care of your engine they can last for a long time.

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RE: how long does an engine last - 8/30/2008 8:30:11 AM   
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Status: offline 		just keep maintaince up (air cleaner fuel filter etc) and look after it, use good oil, it'll last alonnng time........ like any engine really

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RE: how long does an engine last - 9/9/2008 2:43:35 AM   
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Status: offline 		I am wondering too.. for a nitro engines, it will lasts from 4 to 10 gallons, so how many gallon of fuel these petrol engines will lasts?


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RE: how long does an engine last - 9/9/2008 2:56:51 AM   
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ORIGINAL: TeeKuang

I am wondering too.. for a nitro engines, it will lasts from 4 to 10 gallons, so how many gallon of fuel these petrol engines will lasts?

easy with good maintance like stated , then a simple piston ring and gaskets ..

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RE: how long does an engine last - 9/9/2008 4:06:16 AM   
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Status: online 		I've never had a gas engine simply cease to work and never wake up again. That's not to say it doesn't happen, but for the most part I get bored and upgrade or loose interest before my engines quit - so that says something I guess.

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RE: how long does an engine last - 9/9/2008 4:56:01 AM   
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I am wondering too.. for a nitro engines, it will lasts from 4 to 10 gallons, so how many gallon of fuel these petrol engines will lasts?

50+ easy gallons if maintained right.....and even then the entire engine is destroyed, piston ring usually or worst case top end at a wooping $50 costs

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RE: how long does an engine last - 9/9/2008 1:21:09 PM   
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Status: offline 		Wow.. 50+ gallons , I'm sick and tired of nitro engines, endless frustration of tuning, replace conrod and bearings. the nitro engines and nitro fuel ain't cheap too.. I think it's time for me to migrate to petrol! . Thank you guys for your help.


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RE: how long does an engine last - 9/9/2008 1:39:44 PM   
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RE: how long does an engine last - 9/10/2008 4:42:41 AM   
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Once you go gas you never go back (unless you run out of cash)


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