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racemaxx24 04-21-2008 06:11 PM

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
 
Cool Have fun:D:D:D

Gelo_USA 04-22-2008 05:23 PM

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
 
hey guys... wats up???
I have another question...
I got the sv pro but it still didnt arrive as u guys knw...
My question is ... what parts dont come in alluminum??? and where can i get them??? thanks...

numskull223 04-23-2008 10:58 AM

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
 
I have put a traxxas 2.5R on my volcano. All I need to finish(i think) is a clutch bell that will fit the motor, but will fit into the tranny gear. I that one but it doesn't mess together. Thanks Jeff

bkfamily1 04-23-2008 11:06 AM

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
 
How does the 2.5R compare to the stock .18 engines? I thought the 2.5s were cubic centimeters versus the .18s being cubic inches. And I thought the 2.5 was actually equivalent to a .15. Is that true? And what is the 2.5R versus the older 2.5? Is the R rated for higher RPMs or something? Is a smaller displacement engine necessarily less power? Or can it be more? I have an SH18 on mine, but I also have a Traxxas 2.5 and an OS18 available.

numskull223 04-23-2008 12:34 PM

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
 
The 2.5R turns 50,000 RPMS. The .18 only turns about 37,000 RPMS. I want to buy a an OS.18 to try out also, I know the 2.5R revs crazy fast because of the slide carb.

racemaxx24 04-23-2008 12:42 PM

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
 
I have the 3.3 and it is awesome:D:D:D The diffrence between the 2.5 and 2.5R is that the 2.5R has a blue head and is ported diffrent than the 2.5 so it has more RPM and a little more HP- 1.5 on the 2.5R and 1.3 on the 2.5[8D]

numskull223 04-23-2008 01:22 PM

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
 
I have put a traxxas 2.5R on my volcano. All I need to finish(i think) is a clutch bell that will fit the motor, but will fit into the tranny gear. I that one but it doesn't mess together. Thanks Jeff

Gelo_USA 04-23-2008 04:37 PM

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
 
mann... AM I PISSED OFFF
I order the plugs on tower hobbies ( they suck by the way) paid extra to have it 2nd day delivery... they got my wrong adress I called them right away to fix it and called again later so I CALLED THEM TWICE to fix the issue they did change the adress to another wrong adress... aint buying from the again... cause now I will only get it next week....
do u guys think I can make at least through the weekend with the plug tht comes with the truck... or at least break in and a couple of runs???
thanks...

Boxhead from MN 04-23-2008 06:41 PM

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
 
Hey Gelo,

Try Clermont Hobby. A lot of people recommend him.

He's on here a lot helpin' out. PM him or here's a link:

[link]http://www.clermontmotorsports.com/servlet/the-279/OS-A3-plug/Detail[/link]



Chris

Gelo_USA 04-24-2008 04:59 PM

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
 
I got the truck... how do u guys charge the NIMH battery it doesnt come with charger.. and the seller told me I could use the glow plug starter charger to charge it but ooo well I CANT... what are the specs.. for the charger like amps and all.. so I can get one at radio shack

Gelo_USA 04-24-2008 06:04 PM

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
 
got the truck all ready and cant run it.. need help with the receiver battery.. it doesnt come with a battery holder... the 6v battery pack I dnt knw how to charge....

Gelo_USA 04-24-2008 07:09 PM

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
 
I found a charger I have its a 7.2 volt at 250mA... can I use it?? how long should I charge it for??

rclynx 04-24-2008 10:01 PM

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
 
its probably an 1100 or 1000 maH so you will need to charge it for at least 4 hours [&o]

Redharris 04-25-2008 01:42 AM

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
 


ORIGINAL: numskull223

The 2.5R turns 50,000 RPMS. The .18 only turns about 37,000 RPMS. I want to buy a an OS.18 to try out also, I know the 2.5R revs crazy fast because of the slide carb.
I didnt check the Traxxas Website, but 50 k Rpm sounds way too high to me....
A lot of folks use the OS.18 engine in Tmaxx n Revos as an upgrade and they dont spin that fast either.

BK......
THE 2.5 is just a Traxxas Model #. It doesnt denote actual engine size. I was told in the Revo forum that the 2.5r is about .18 and the 3.3 is about .20 -.21 (depending on who you Ask).

rclynx 04-25-2008 05:33 AM

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
 
2.5cc = .15ci
3.0cc = .18ci
3.3cc = .20ci

and 50,000 rpm is a little over the best they make for RC cars [&:]

bkfamily1 04-25-2008 06:06 AM

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
 
I guess I could have taken the time to read myself. The following is taken from the [link=http://www.traxxas.com/PDF-Library/TRX33_manual.pdf]TRX Racing Engines Owners Manual[/link].

Terms to Know
You’ll find these Nitro R/C engine terms
throughout this section of the manual.

.15 - .15 or “15” refers to the displacement of
the engine. The TRX 2.5 Racing Engine is .15
cubic inches or 2.5 cubic centimeters (cc). The
name “TRX 2.5” is derived from the cc
measurement.
.20 - .20 or “20” refers to the size of the engine.
The TRX 3.3 is .20 cubic inches or 3.3 cubic
centimeters (cc). The name “TRX 3.3” is
derived from the cc measurement.

The 2.5R is a rear exhaust, but regarding revs, I have not found any specifics about 2.5R versus 2.5. There are general comments in the Traxxas site that say the 2.5R is higher revving, but no numbers are given. They do say the normal rpm for a 15 pro is 27-30,000. So it would seem that the 50,000 is exaggerated as rclynx implies.

racemaxx24 04-25-2008 06:14 AM

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
 


ORIGINAL: bkfamily1

I guess I could have taken the time to read myself. The following is taken from the [link=http://www.traxxas.com/PDF-Library/TRX33_manual.pdf]TRX Racing Engines Owners Manual[/link].

Terms to Know
You’ll find these Nitro R/C engine terms
throughout this section of the manual.

.15 - .15 or “15” refers to the displacement of
the engine. The TRX 2.5 Racing Engine is .15
cubic inches or 2.5 cubic centimeters (cc). The
name “TRX 2.5” is derived from the cc
measurement.
.20 - .20 or “20” refers to the size of the engine.
The TRX 3.3 is .20 cubic inches or 3.3 cubic
centimeters (cc). The name “TRX 3.3” is
derived from the cc measurement.

The 2.5R is a rear exhaust, but regarding revs, I have not found any specifics about 2.5R versus 2.5. There are general comments in the Traxxas site that say the 2.5R is higher revving, but no numbers are given. They do say the normal rpm for a 15 pro is 27-30,000. So it would seem that the 50,000 is exaggerated as rclynx implies.
Thank u for the info to clarify things[8D]but if u hang out in the traxxas forum[i do because thats what I have] everyone says that the 2.5 is 50,000 rpm

numskull223 04-25-2008 07:08 AM

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
 
I have actually talked to aTraxxas guy, he says that 2.5r will rev to 50,000, he said when it came out it was one of the 1st one to rev like that for a rc car use.

Its just like a real engine, SBC 327 will rev higher than a BBC 454....stock engines, shorter stroke quicker and higher revs. But but can be built to do amazing things Jeff

ugly duck 04-25-2008 08:51 AM

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
 
Has anyone actually waved an optical tachometer at one, though?

Cam_132 04-25-2008 10:04 AM

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
 
i dont even know of a 15 or even a 12 or even smaller going 50,000 i think that is a littel over so in it...

Gelo_USA 04-25-2008 03:44 PM

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
 
got the battery problem solved...
I tried using another radio and every command is reversed.... on the original controller too I have to sett it to REV... how do I use another tx??? I really hated the stock one

ranger4x4 04-26-2008 01:48 AM

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
 


ORIGINAL: numskull223

I have actually talked to aTraxxas guy, he says that 2.5r will rev to 50,000, he said when it came out it was one of the 1st one to rev like that for a rc car use.

Its just like a real engine, SBC 327 will rev higher than a BBC 454....stock engines, shorter stroke quicker and higher revs. But but can be built to do amazing things Jeff
your making a comparison about this like the rpm's from a 327 and a 454 are a couple thousands difference. fyi- the 327 sbc stock will redline at about 5200 rpm. the 454 stock redline is about 5000 rpm. not that big of a difference at all. to me that 50,000 rpm sounds extremely high to me but it wouldn't be the first time an exaggeration happened.

numskull223 04-26-2008 08:56 AM

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
 
Reline doesn't mean that where it stopps reving, I know for a fact a stock 327 will twist up to 6900-7000. I build race engine all the time. Im bought a opt. rpm gun I'll find out what a 2.5r turns.

ranger4x4 04-26-2008 11:18 AM

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
 


ORIGINAL: numskull223

Reline doesn't mean that where it stopps reving, I know for a fact a stock 327 will twist up to 6900-7000. I build race engine all the time. Im bought a opt. rpm gun I'll find out what a 2.5r turns.
i know what redline is i'm a gm certified technichian and have built numerous race engines myself. but your saying a stock 327 sbc will stay together at 6500-7000 rpm? you must have some different sbc's than the ones gm built because the valves will float and the engine will only rev so high before it destroys itself. and 50,000 rpm seems too high for a little engine like that but i may be wrong on that.

pede_187 04-26-2008 11:27 AM

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
 


ORIGINAL: numskull223

I have actually talked to aTraxxas guy, he says that 2.5r will rev to 50,000, he said when it came out it was one of the 1st one to rev like that for a rc car use.

Its just like a real engine, SBC 327 will rev higher than a BBC 454....stock engines, shorter stroke quicker and higher revs. But but can be built to do amazing things Jeff
yeah no way. maybe close to 40,000 under no load but 50,000 is near impossible


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