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Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
02-14-2011, 09:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,991
Posted By SMOKEFAN

RE: ofna jammin x1 cr pro 1/8 buggy kit?s

You have PM
Forum: Losi Monster Trucks
02-14-2011, 09:09 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,821
Posted By SMOKEFAN

RE: buying a used xxl

With the chunky bearings id just pickup a new engine. You can replace the bearings though with some good Bocas for about 40.00. The get a piston and sleeve . still save you some money to rebuild it...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
02-14-2011, 08:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,991
Posted By SMOKEFAN

RE: ofna jammin x1 cr pro 1/8 buggy kit?s

I highly suggest not running a .28 if you plan to race. Fuel consumption will be a huge problem in long mains or even 10min heats. The game in racing isn't at all about power. You need to drive the...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
02-14-2011, 08:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,991
Posted By SMOKEFAN

RE: ofna jammin x1 cr pro 1/8 buggy kit?s

I wont run an STS man Im sorry. STS are 130.00 bux new and work about 50.00 to 60.00 used. This is why I say keep it for a practice or backup mill
Forum: Losi Monster Trucks
02-14-2011, 08:14 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,821
Posted By SMOKEFAN

RE: buying a used xxl

From your latest description about the score on the piston and mud in the engine im going to say the engine is dusted now.
It takes very little to ruin a micro engine azt the rpm they run at.
...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
02-14-2011, 07:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,991
Posted By SMOKEFAN

RE: ofna jammin x1 cr pro 1/8 buggy kit?s

I agree on the STS, try to sell it or keep it as a backup-practice engine.

I run a Novarossi P5XLTand LOVE it!! Great engine as all Novarossi'sare fantastic

The Werks B6 would also be a great...
Forum: Car Nitro & Gas Engines
02-14-2011, 07:45 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,089
Posted By SMOKEFAN

RE: GO 3PORT TURBO .21

If racing the B6 might be a better option. It's less thirsty then the b5 and with less aggresive port timing it will likely be easier to drive, but your looking at another 100.00 from the engine your...
Forum: Redcat Racing Support
02-13-2011, 10:19 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,971
Posted By SMOKEFAN

RE: Apology owed......

Darin that sucks man, I am sorry you dont like what you have chosen to do for a living. Owning a business is not easy, but you can add me to one that loves what I do everyday.

I would be...
Forum: Redcat Racing Support
02-13-2011, 10:11 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,971
Posted By SMOKEFAN

RE: Apology owed......

I found this funny. Did you guys know you can buy your beloved Redcats at Kmart/Sears...
Forum: Redcat Racing Support
02-13-2011, 09:12 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,971
Posted By SMOKEFAN

RE: Apology owed......

YMP
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
02-13-2011, 08:54 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,941
Posted By SMOKEFAN

RE: IS EVERYONE MADE OF MONEY?

Nope not made of money but I do have a good budget monthly for my hobby. I race ALOT, bash alot and frankly go through about a gallon of fuel a week. Again not made of money but i enjoy my hobby,...
Forum: Losi Monster Trucks
02-13-2011, 08:38 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,821
Posted By SMOKEFAN

RE: buying a used xxl

Airleak? have you done the idle pinch test to check the bottom end? Hows the glow plug?
Forum: Redcat Racing Support
02-13-2011, 08:25 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,971
Posted By SMOKEFAN

RE: Apology owed......

So nobody know who the 10 Redcat employees are?? Shouldn't be hard to figure out only 2 pro racer that are employed by them
Forum: Redcat Racing Support
02-13-2011, 07:11 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,971
Posted By SMOKEFAN

RE: Apology owed......

I know one thing if Redacat was smart he would be head of design. He did a mighty fine job with the Losi sprint car :). Redcat can't do chit as they need him, next think redcat never shows it's face...
Forum: Team Associated - Monster GT
02-13-2011, 06:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,754
Posted By SMOKEFAN

RE: MGT 8.0 .. Back in da house!

Thats exactly why I like the 4.60. Im just not a big fan of the 8.0

New era body mounts are nice but i dont know how you broke the factory ones in a parking lot

Are you also the one with the...
Forum: Traxxas Monster Truck forum
02-13-2011, 06:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,458
Posted By SMOKEFAN

RE: 4 stroke t-maxx

Very cool. Time for some go vids. O/S used to make a 4 stroke car engine
Forum: Losi Monster Trucks
02-13-2011, 11:51 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 39,123
Posted By SMOKEFAN

RE: Losi 454 Engine: What's the Verdict?

Plain and simple too rich will also give you more heat. I been doing this a very long time and have seen it many times. You talk like this is a Ringed aircooled engine...IT ISNOT. Totally different...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
02-13-2011, 08:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 433
Posted By SMOKEFAN

RE: engine

I would not even try to put a bigblock in the volcano. You will be breaking that transmission constently umong other things. Stick with an .18
Forum: Losi Monster Trucks
02-13-2011, 08:37 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 39,123
Posted By SMOKEFAN

RE: Losi 454 Engine: What's the Verdict?

Just for the record, the richer an engine runs does not by ANYMEANSmean cooler running. Too rich can cause excessive heat aswell. One reason fuels with less oil content will run cooler. IE the...
Forum: Losi Monster Trucks
02-13-2011, 08:17 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 39,123
Posted By SMOKEFAN

RE: Losi 454 Engine: What's the Verdict?

If you look at the engines I run in my profile they are VERY expensive. I would never compromise my engines on shoty breakin. When I raced for Novarossi and T/L this is the exact technique that was...
Forum: HPI Monster Truck Forum
02-13-2011, 08:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,351
Posted By SMOKEFAN

RE: Losi Spin Start

Good deal, let us know how the 454 does in the savage
Forum: Losi Monster Trucks
02-13-2011, 07:55 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 39,123
Posted By SMOKEFAN

RE: Losi 454 Engine: What's the Verdict?

On top of that the conrod doesnt want full rpm runs with a tight sleeve. People dont realize how hard breakin is on the rod. I replace mine after breakin on every engine. Full rpm passes will scar...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
02-13-2011, 07:40 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 16,122
Posted By SMOKEFAN

RE: vote for worst monster truck !!!

OMG that guy sucks behind the wheel......... the losi makes him look good even
Forum: Losi Monster Trucks
02-13-2011, 07:26 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 39,123
Posted By SMOKEFAN

RE: Losi 454 Engine: What's the Verdict?

Patience is the name of the game!! 8-10 tanks is very little time and breakin is still alot of fun. Heat cycle is by far the best method to break in an ABC/ABN engine
Forum: HPI Monster Truck Forum
02-12-2011, 08:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,351
Posted By SMOKEFAN

RE: Losi Spin Start

He will want to use a drill and use either the AE or losi Bit for the losi engine. Associated and Losi use the same HEX, but there will be no issue fitting it in the savage.

Im assuming he's using...
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