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Forum: CEN Racing
06-05-2006, 09:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,099
Posted By skidkid

RE: Magnum NX

I am wondering about this truck as well, it looks like it is almost identical to the talon NX? So is this magnum on par in size with the revo? I would love to race this against some of the nitro...
05-09-2006, 09:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,310
Posted By skidkid

RE: How should i break it in

yes you are..
If you want to properly seat the piston and sleeve.... Heat cycling is the best way to achieve this.
05-08-2006, 09:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,310
Posted By skidkid

RE: How should i break it in

I agree with Ryan. Any heat cycling method is better than letting it idle it just tears up the piston and sleeve without proper heat.
05-08-2006, 08:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,310
Posted By skidkid

RE: How should i break it in

This method is used by tons of racers... We obviously have different methods, if your method works and he is comfortable using it then he will. Our method has never failed me, and I really dont feel...
05-08-2006, 08:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,310
Posted By skidkid

RE: How should i break it in

The OS engine already comes ready to break in. What this states is that you need to adjust the high speed needle an additional 2 turns out (varies depending on motor), basically you want the throttle...
05-08-2006, 04:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,310
Posted By skidkid

RE: How should i break it in

Like I have said if someone is comfortable with breaking down the engine that I agree it is a good idea, however I have done many engines without first breaking them down and I have had success with...
05-08-2006, 04:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,310
Posted By skidkid

RE: How should i break it in

forgot to answer your question Igotntc3andrevo..
For me personally I would not skip a step, breaking down the engine is a good idea. Remember alot of people have adopted many methods of break in...
05-08-2006, 04:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,310
Posted By skidkid

RE: How should i break it in

Use the heat gun to heat up your engine head to 225 to 250 degrees. This allows the sleeve to expand and it will now be easier to start with less restriction and less stress on the internal engine...
05-08-2006, 09:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,310
Posted By skidkid

RE: How should i break it in

It just is a long read...The process is not too difficult and it really works well in seating the piston and sleeve. I can see your process is similar and a lot quicker but I will still recomend...
05-05-2006, 12:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 778
Posted By skidkid

RE: Need a new Engine

they have it available here
http://racernine.com/sts21.html
05-05-2006, 12:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 588
Posted By skidkid

RE: Which Engine

old school. I would not put too much into this. You can get Ready to Run 1/10th scale kit for fairly cheap. but like mentioned you should be able to put almost any .12, .15, .18 into it.
...
05-05-2006, 11:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 778
Posted By skidkid

RE: Need a new Engine

http://www.storacingproducts.com/cgi-bin/trolleyed_public.cgi?action=showprod_2801
05-05-2006, 11:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 719
Posted By skidkid

RE: Hi. Im need to buy a new engine

Axial .28 spec1
https://www.ssl-stormerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/seekpart.pl?src=ns&pn=AX001

In stock for $119.95
05-05-2006, 11:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 778
Posted By skidkid

RE: Need a new Engine

Axial .28 spec2
stormerhobbies has it for $119
05-05-2006, 11:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 457
Posted By skidkid

RE: Tunned

This engine needs to be broken in. We have one running on our team in a lst2. It is not factory broken in by any means...
05-05-2006, 10:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,367
Posted By skidkid

RE: O.S., Wasp, Force, Picco, Hot Bodies, Peak Performance

You should also look at Axial engines, www.axialracing.com
They are available at stormer hobbies. Affordable and powerful...
05-05-2006, 10:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,310
Posted By skidkid

RE: How should i break it in

Below is the heat cycle method our team uses for break in. It is very effective for us, we have about 14 engines that have been broken in with this method.

Instructions on break-in:
We break...
05-05-2006, 10:42 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 34,506
Posted By skidkid

RE: TROUBLE WITH NEW AXIAL ENGINE

Just an update.
After sending my motor back to Axial they were on top of it as soon as it arrived back to them, I am not sure what the issue was yet due to the fact that I have not received it but...
05-02-2006, 09:57 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 34,506
Posted By skidkid

RE: TROUBLE WITH NEW AXIAL ENGINE

What we think happened is that their engines manual states that the engine does not require the LSN to be changed at all; myself and several of my race buddies all thought this was insane not to lean...
05-01-2006, 09:50 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 34,506
Posted By skidkid

RE: TROUBLE WITH NEW AXIAL ENGINE

Just an update. Shortly after my post Axial called me and he was very informative and we found the issue, Axial stands behind their product and is taking care of me so I wanted you all to know that...
05-01-2006, 07:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 836
Posted By skidkid

RE: Having seriouse engine problems!

I am running this motor in one of my LST2's
The motor has terrific power. If your clutch is right and the slipper is set correctly in my truck I can pull the front wheels off the ground, though...
05-01-2006, 07:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 425
Posted By skidkid

RE: O.S. 30vgx in a LST-What is a good pipe?

I have a OS 18 and it is my favorite motor for my 1/10 scale kyosho, I was going to get the .30 for my LST but I heard that it had a bearing issue, how do you guys like the OS 30? any issues. Does it...
05-01-2006, 06:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 863
Posted By skidkid

RE: picco .27, .28, or axial .28

stormer hobbies carries the axial.28 and it is in stock for $119.95
https://www.ssl-stormerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/seekpart.pl?src=ns&pn=AX001
05-01-2006, 06:39 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 34,506
Posted By skidkid

RE: TROUBLE WITH NEW AXIAL ENGINE

I have the Axial .32 the engine broke in with no issues, seemed to be running well, I have about 3/4 gallon through it and after I ran it on Sunday, this morning I went to break down and clean my...
05-01-2006, 06:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 836
Posted By skidkid

RE: Having seriouse engine problems!

One thing I found with the wasp .28 is I pre-heat it with a heat gun or a old hair dryer to about 180 degrees, this allows the piston sleeve to expand a little and makes it easy to pull start. Also...
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