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Old 02-15-2008 | 12:28 PM
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Default RE: Tamiya Nitrage 5.2, The Offical Thread

Hmmm... not sure if im happy with this WASP .28 turbo or not...
My buddy is running a stock GS Racing XUT-Pro with a R25MT motor and He was KICKIN my arse all over the track yesterday. Faster off line, higher top end, quicker power build up... This motor wont even break my tires free unless i'm full throttle and trying to fish tail it...

Also once my engine warmed up it was stalling when i hit the brakes and was having trouble idling. I turned the idle speed up, leaned out the high point and still had trouble with it (although it did run a little better). Does anyone know if this motor is supposed to be run at REALLY high RPMs at all times to keep it running and get the power out of it? or for that matter how a "Turbo" motor differs mechanically from the non-turbo versions? Will the power increase as it continues to break in? Could it be in part that the steering servo in my car is kinda crappy?

I had some high expectations for the Orion .28 WASP engine and it's just not living up to them.

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