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Forum: Traxxas Monster Truck forum
05-28-2006, 06:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 646
Posted By firemanmatt

RE: Sorry, more PICCO .26 questions

Thank you all very much for your insight. Just trying to be "extra cautious" with this motor to avoid doing damage to it. I REALLY want this motor to work well. It's the foundation of a HUGE...
Forum: Traxxas Monster Truck forum
05-25-2006, 08:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 646
Posted By firemanmatt

RE: Sorry, more PICCO .26 questions

OK, I remembered the other two questions I was going to ask.

1. What type of glow plug should I use in this motor?

2. Can someone give the the needle settings for the carb DURING BREAK IN...
Forum: Traxxas Monster Truck forum
05-25-2006, 08:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 932
Posted By firemanmatt

RE: ENGINE PROBLEM, tuning?

Is it possibly running too rich? That's all I can think of right now. Try leaning the HSN a 1/4 turn
Forum: Traxxas Monster Truck forum
05-25-2006, 08:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 646
Posted By firemanmatt

Sorry, more PICCO .26 questions

Sorry guys, I just need to pick all your brains for just a few more questions.

1. Can anyone recommend an air filter that will fit correctly and NOT rub on the gear right in front of the carb,...
Forum: Traxxas Monster Truck forum
05-25-2006, 05:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,694
Posted By firemanmatt

RE: Picco .26 mounting and throttle linkage binding

Glad to see Im not the only one concerned about this. I havent gotten that far yet, but thought I would probably have that problem, and will NOT run the motor unless I can fix it first in fear of...
Forum: Traxxas Monster Truck forum
05-25-2006, 05:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 437
Posted By firemanmatt

2.5 clutch removal help needed.

I will start by saying I apologize for not being good at the correct terms for stuff.


I am switching over the 2.5 engine to a Picco .26 motor, but have hit one minor problem in the process...
Forum: Traxxas Monster Truck forum
03-05-2006, 01:40 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,997
Posted By firemanmatt

RE: i just got screwed

I say give him ****ty feedback and chalk it up as a lesson learned on being weary of guys on Ebay IMO. He may or may not have blatenetly lied to you, but he took a picture of a rolling chassis that...
Forum: Traxxas Monster Truck forum
03-04-2006, 01:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 469
Posted By firemanmatt

RE: When using a temp gun?

I've always tried to aim for the glow plug. Seems to give consistant readings, and readings that seem to be affected correctly by my changes to the carb. I've shot the temp at the inside of the...
Forum: Traxxas Monster Truck forum
03-04-2006, 10:12 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,214
Posted By firemanmatt

RE: New Picco .26max

I got the exact same motor for Christmas. Good god I can't wait to try it out in the spring! Should be alot of fun! Plan on racing with it also.

I see that someone here says the stock air filter...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
03-04-2006, 10:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 400
Posted By firemanmatt

RE: which one would u recommend?

Sounds like you made up your own mind. Traxxas is coming out with the REVO 3.3, which will give you plenty of motor to show up your friends, but you feel like they're junk for some reason (why dont...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
03-04-2006, 10:00 AM
Replies: 2,763
Views: 186,125
Posted By firemanmatt

RE: Anyone Own a Revo 3.3?

I wish Traxxas would have added a racing body for it. CEN and Losi both added racing bodies to their new trucks, and they look great. Alot of guys (me included) are wanting to go out and race their...
Forum: Traxxas Monster Truck forum
10-12-2005, 10:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 762
Posted By firemanmatt

RE: Which Engine will make me finish A-Main?

Personally, I plan on just sending in my old motor and $100 every year and getting a new motor from Traxxas' motor exchange program. If I find one that seems insanely fast, and sounds like it's...
Forum: Traxxas Monster Truck forum
10-06-2005, 10:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 509
Posted By firemanmatt

RE: Revo fuel tank probs.

Someone makes an aluminum gas tank for the REVO. A direct drop tank. Just pull your hoses off, pull the clips, pull the tank, drop the new one, clip it in, attach hoses, and go!

Supposedly, the...
Forum: Traxxas Monster Truck forum
10-06-2005, 09:59 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,777
Posted By firemanmatt

RE: Traxxas Trx 2.5(r) Tuning Problems...Any advice

Another thing to remember razor is that Traxxas will send you a new 2.5 motor for your old motor and $100. Maybe you just didnt break in the motor correctly. Maybe the motor had problems during...
Forum: Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more
10-06-2005, 05:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 950
Posted By firemanmatt

O/T The Mafia Boss online game.

Has anyone else played the game The Mafia Boss? It's a free game you play, and there is no software to download! I am a HUGE Sopranos fan, as well as most Pacino and DeNiro movies. You are basically...
Forum: Traxxas Monster Truck forum
10-04-2005, 10:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 435
Posted By firemanmatt

Best Springs for REVO?

What springs do you guys run on your REVOs? Are the extra springs included better, even without the long travel suspension? ALSO, what shock fluid weights did you go to if you changed them for a...
Forum: Traxxas Monster Truck forum
10-04-2005, 10:19 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,777
Posted By firemanmatt

RE: Traxxas Trx 2.5(r) Tuning Problems...Any advice

Stock settings for the 2.5 motor is as follows:

HSN-4 turns out from closed.
LSN-1 1/2 turns out from closed (should be flush with the ring DIRECTLY surrounding the LSN.)
Idle should be 1mm...
Forum: Traxxas Monster Truck forum
10-04-2005, 10:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,888
Posted By firemanmatt

RE: What was your first R/C car???

My parents got me one from Wal-Mart about 15 years ago. It had a 9.6v rechargeable battery that took four hours to get charged up. Not alot of fun to say the least. What was worse was that my friend...
Forum: Traxxas Monster Truck forum
10-04-2005, 10:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 646
Posted By firemanmatt

RE: Keeping Revo and replacing engine.

I might consider the Sirio Killer .23. It's a direct drop (with the included motor mount), and can be hooked up to the EZ start from what I have read. I know alot of guys here are die-hard about...
Forum: Traxxas Monster Truck forum
09-29-2005, 05:48 AM
Replies: 351
Views: 55,900
Posted By firemanmatt

RE: Traxxas Revo is a piece of garbage!!!

Cool, thanks.
Forum: Traxxas Monster Truck forum
09-28-2005, 09:51 PM
Replies: 351
Views: 55,900
Posted By firemanmatt

RE: Traxxas Revo is a piece of garbage!!!

Can someone tell me if it's ok to run a hot (or high?) glow plug for the REVO? I am on stock settings, cut a hole in the windshield, and am STILL pushing that 270 degree mark when I run it at higher...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
09-28-2005, 10:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 695
Posted By firemanmatt

RE: STILL need help. Good deal or not?

WOW, thanks for all the help guys. It seems pretty unanimous that he is offering a heck of a deal.

Money is tight right now after buying the REVO, and snowmobiling season is coming up, with...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
09-27-2005, 09:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 695
Posted By firemanmatt

STILL need help. Good deal or not?

Now that I am getting hooked on my new REVO, I am starting to think about racing at the local track. I want to start at a novice level with an electric buggy or truck, master the art of setting up...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
09-27-2005, 09:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 647
Posted By firemanmatt

RE: what accessories do i need to get a gas car moving?

Correct. They do have an EZ start system on the Nitro Sports and Nitro Rustlers (I didnt see which one specifically you were looking at), so you wouldnt need a glow warmer.

The Jato is a step-up...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
09-27-2005, 09:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 528
Posted By firemanmatt

Is this a good deal?

Now that I am getting hooked on my new REVO, I am starting to think about racing at the local track. I want to start at a novice level with an electric buggy or truck, master the art of setting up...
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