.21 head gaskets - Chitown R/C - Chicago's Largest RC Car and Truck Community

Jack · (#1 (**permalink**))

I used to have an XTM 24.7, now I'm running a Mach .26. Both motors had two headgaskets, has anyone tried running just the thinner gasket with 20%? That should bring up compression a bit, maybe run a cooler plug so it don't detonate?

Tex · (#2 (**permalink**))

why would it detonate?

Mr. Tune · (#3 (**permalink**))

I haven't, but if it works out for you, I definetaley try it out. How much more compression is there? I remember you telling me something about the pullstart being alot harder to pull at this past sunday.

Tex · (#4 (**permalink**))

I've never met or talked to you before bub.... hope to see you soon though

Mr. Tune · (#5 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by Tex

I've never met or talked to you before bub.... hope to see you soon though

Sorry, I should have used the quote button. I was replying to jack's post.

Jack · (#6 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by Tex

why would it detonate?

I don't know, I figured higher compression=more prone to detonation. I ran the motor last sat. and it seemed to run fine on the thinner gasket. It was a lot harder to pull the pullstart, though- it felt like I was about to rip the pullstart off the backplate. Don't know if it actually increased power, the mill is in a different car.