team orion wasp .28?
12-26-2005, 08:57 PM
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RE: team orion wasp .28?
Check this thread. It gives a lot of info on tuneability, power,etc. on 10 popular engines.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_36...tm.htm#3672891
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_36...tm.htm#3672891
12-26-2005, 11:30 PM
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RE: team orion wasp .28?
If you want a power-house for under $150, go with the STS .28 from racernine.com, last I seen they were going for $130-ish. I have a Wasp .28 and it can be a pain to tune to say the least. The needles are real touchy and idle can be up and down (motor sealed). If you get it in a descent tune it's a monster, but getting it there, and keeping it there, is the key.
12-27-2005, 10:59 AM
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RE: team orion wasp .28?
if you dont wanna get b****ed out by a lot of people dont get a wasp. EVERYONE will tell you it sucks. and it kinda does. i just run mine lean hoping it will explode someday and then i can buy a new motor.
12-27-2005, 11:26 AM
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is the wasp.28 any good? i need a powerful and fast new engine but in the $150s range. thanks.
is the wasp.28 any good? i need a powerful and fast new engine but in the $150s range. thanks.
There are FAR better engine choices out there for $150, here is some quick reading on how much of a TERD the Wasp .28 is:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_31...tm.htm#3173204
12-28-2005, 12:49 AM
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RE: team orion wasp .28?
waitttttttt before i buy the sts, can i have more info on it? can i mount my old s25 roto start back plate on it? do i have to buy anything extra for the roto start or the engine??
12-28-2005, 01:42 AM
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RE: team orion wasp .28?
For the price I paid I think it was a steal. the guy didn't even put 4 tanks into it. he had a hard time setting it. i would have kicked myself if I purchased it at full price. paid $40. It was a b%$$h to set. In the end its paid off (bout 5 hours of adjsuttments). so far, have over 2 gal and she's still running strong. I use 20% Odonnel or byrons only and med plug. I believe its built for top end. I use 15 clutch with 52 spur no wheelies just massive top end. police confirmed at 38mph with the gear ratio. Could be faster with bigger gears. save the hassle get something else. For those that do decide to get it, make sure to seal the carb or else.
12-28-2005, 08:32 AM
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For the price I paid I think it was a steal. the guy didn't even put 4 tanks into it. he had a hard time setting it. i would have kicked myself if I purchased it at full price. paid $40. It was a b%$$h to set. In the end its paid off (bout 5 hours of adjsuttments). so far, have over 2 gal and she's still running strong. I use 20% Odonnel or byrons only and med plug. I believe its built for top end. I use 15 clutch with 52 spur no wheelies just massive top end. police confirmed at 38mph with the gear ratio. Could be faster with bigger gears. save the hassle get something else. For those that do decide to get it, make sure to seal the carb or else.
For the price I paid I think it was a steal. the guy didn't even put 4 tanks into it. he had a hard time setting it. i would have kicked myself if I purchased it at full price. paid $40. It was a b%$$h to set. In the end its paid off (bout 5 hours of adjsuttments). so far, have over 2 gal and she's still running strong. I use 20% Odonnel or byrons only and med plug. I believe its built for top end. I use 15 clutch with 52 spur no wheelies just massive top end. police confirmed at 38mph with the gear ratio. Could be faster with bigger gears. save the hassle get something else. For those that do decide to get it, make sure to seal the carb or else.
12-28-2005, 10:28 AM
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RE: team orion wasp .28?
i had the wasp .28 and it sucked, ran bad, hard to start hard to tune.... sent it in they said they fixed it but it didn't work so i returned it..... i would say get a gs .25 they are fairly cheap and have loads of power and is reliable
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RE: team orion wasp .28?
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For the price I paid I think it was a steal. the guy didn't even put 4 tanks into it. he had a hard time setting it. i would have kicked myself if I purchased it at full price. paid $40. It was a b%$$h to set. In the end its paid off (bout 5 hours of adjsuttments). so far, have over 2 gal and she's still running strong. I use 20% Odonnel or byrons only and med plug. I believe its built for top end. I use 15 clutch with 52 spur no wheelies just massive top end. police confirmed at 38mph with the gear ratio. Could be faster with bigger gears. save the hassle get something else. For those that do decide to get it, make sure to seal the carb or else.
For the price I paid I think it was a steal. the guy didn't even put 4 tanks into it. he had a hard time setting it. i would have kicked myself if I purchased it at full price. paid $40. It was a b%$$h to set. In the end its paid off (bout 5 hours of adjsuttments). so far, have over 2 gal and she's still running strong. I use 20% Odonnel or byrons only and med plug. I believe its built for top end. I use 15 clutch with 52 spur no wheelies just massive top end. police confirmed at 38mph with the gear ratio. Could be faster with bigger gears. save the hassle get something else. For those that do decide to get it, make sure to seal the carb or else.
If you want top end try 18/47 or 19/47.
12-28-2005, 05:05 PM
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RE: team orion wasp .28?
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i have 16/49 with the wasp .28 and i always flip my truck over and have poor top end
i have 16/49 with the wasp .28 and i always flip my truck over and have poor top end
12-28-2005, 10:31 PM
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RE: team orion wasp .28?
the motors actually a wasp 28. It will probably pull wheelies if I lean it out. but the way i've got it set up. mild torque but great top. i'm content with the way it is. Its tuned for going up hills, jumps and dirt. Its definately worth $40 if indeed it had internal probs. she'll wip any revo on top speed thats for sure...
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You also have an STS .28 with 15/52 gearing and it won't pull wheelies????? You need to further tune that engine. You havan't even begun to tap the power of that engine, or you have a serious issue internally (maybe that's why you got it for $40)
You also have an STS .28 with 15/52 gearing and it won't pull wheelies????? You need to further tune that engine. You havan't even begun to tap the power of that engine, or you have a serious issue internally (maybe that's why you got it for $40)
12-29-2005, 07:51 AM
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the motors actually a wasp 28. It will probably pull wheelies if I lean it out. but the way i've got it set up. mild torque but great top. i'm content with the way it is. Its tuned for going up hills, jumps and dirt. Its definately worth $40 if indeed it had internal probs. she'll wip any revo on top speed thats for sure...
the motors actually a wasp 28. It will probably pull wheelies if I lean it out. but the way i've got it set up. mild torque but great top. i'm content with the way it is. Its tuned for going up hills, jumps and dirt. Its definately worth $40 if indeed it had internal probs. she'll wip any revo on top speed thats for sure...
A Wasp .28 will NOT "rip a Revo on top speed". The Wasp .28 is a very poor performing engine compared to others out there (I owned one for about a year). Maybe you are a lucky one, but 90% ot the feedback I get is totally negitive about the Wasp .28
