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Hello all.
I am new to this forum. I have been into R/C for over 15 years. I got my start back in the days of the subaru brats and frogs and hornets. I still have my original Jammin jay Hasley R/C 10
Ok getting back to my piont. I have modded some engines mostly 2.5 trx engines for people. On those engines some modding made a difference. On the newer engines such as the axial .28 with the grey head, Is it even worthwhile anymore? I have read the threads about modding engines, however in my experience over time even the best modder will tell you that it will lesson the life of the engine to some degree. Another thing I am finding out is people are not retunning correctly. Even after modding a engine you should go back to factory break in settings and start over. You need to be aware of proper plug temp ratings mostly on modded engines medium to cold plugs because of the tempeture increase from the modding.
Also When you recieve a modded engine it is always a good idea to tear it back down re lube eveything and clean it. Then make sure to reseal the entire engine with a god quality copper sealer.
Ok now as most of you know this about covers the modding, But with all that done when you go to a colder plug higher nitro content and run richer to keeps things running cool to last longer your overall gains on the engine wil be nominal. That is if you want to keep it for ay length of time. So in that case for someone bashing is it even a worthwhile exspendeture of 100.00 to send it out?
I guess the reason I am saying all of this is I keep getting gruff from people asking me why i am against the modding of engines? The answer is I am not against it for the purpose of racing and knowing after about 2 to 3 gallons it will become paper weight. For those bashing and trying to have fun with the hoby why bother?
So if someone can come up with a good reason or if these new engines can handle things better please let me know.
Thanks for your input and happy thrashing! :jamout:
I am new to this forum. I have been into R/C for over 15 years. I got my start back in the days of the subaru brats and frogs and hornets. I still have my original Jammin jay Hasley R/C 10
Ok getting back to my piont. I have modded some engines mostly 2.5 trx engines for people. On those engines some modding made a difference. On the newer engines such as the axial .28 with the grey head, Is it even worthwhile anymore? I have read the threads about modding engines, however in my experience over time even the best modder will tell you that it will lesson the life of the engine to some degree. Another thing I am finding out is people are not retunning correctly. Even after modding a engine you should go back to factory break in settings and start over. You need to be aware of proper plug temp ratings mostly on modded engines medium to cold plugs because of the tempeture increase from the modding.
Also When you recieve a modded engine it is always a good idea to tear it back down re lube eveything and clean it. Then make sure to reseal the entire engine with a god quality copper sealer.
Ok now as most of you know this about covers the modding, But with all that done when you go to a colder plug higher nitro content and run richer to keeps things running cool to last longer your overall gains on the engine wil be nominal. That is if you want to keep it for ay length of time. So in that case for someone bashing is it even a worthwhile exspendeture of 100.00 to send it out?
I guess the reason I am saying all of this is I keep getting gruff from people asking me why i am against the modding of engines? The answer is I am not against it for the purpose of racing and knowing after about 2 to 3 gallons it will become paper weight. For those bashing and trying to have fun with the hoby why bother?
So if someone can come up with a good reason or if these new engines can handle things better please let me know.
Thanks for your input and happy thrashing! :jamout:
