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Which is better for racing 2.5 or 2.5r?

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Old 04-10-2008, 06:42 PM
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Default Which is better for racing 2.5 or 2.5r?

I am looking to do some racing at the LHS and I was wondering which would be better?
Old 04-10-2008, 07:14 PM
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Default RE: Which is better for racing 2.5 or 2.5r?

It doesnt matter, There both the same except for the cooling head.
Old 04-10-2008, 08:22 PM
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Default RE: Which is better for racing 2.5 or 2.5r?

isn't the bore bigger by 0.1mm? thats what I heard in mh lhs.
Old 04-10-2008, 08:40 PM
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Default RE: Which is better for racing 2.5 or 2.5r?

Same part number in the manual.
Old 04-10-2008, 08:50 PM
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Default RE: Which is better for racing 2.5 or 2.5r?

yes they are the same engine. the 2.5R may have a little more power, but it isn't very noticeable.
Old 04-11-2008, 10:33 AM
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Default RE: Which is better for racing 2.5 or 2.5r?

same thing just the "R" cooling head is larger and provides more cooling. other than that there both the same
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Default RE: Which is better for racing 2.5 or 2.5r?

if you decide on racing either 2.5, just make sure to use at least 30%, you will cooler and you'll notice a difference in speed. I use it for my 2.5R Revo and that thing flies.
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Default RE: Which is better for racing 2.5 or 2.5r?

Thanks for the opinion guys

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