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fuel filters...are you using one?? -
02-19-2007, 10:50 AM
I just came across a thread on Truggyracers where racers are saying to NEVER use an in line fuel filter, they say it can be a potential serious problem, and one extra thing to watch / hope it doesnt fail. Several guys claim the internal tank filter is more than sufficient for the BEST of engines. The biggest problem people are having is there will ALWAYS be an air pocket in the fuel filter, which will travel into line when you hit a big bump, then your tune goes right down the drain at a hella' bad time, A few people claim they have never had issues........... I guess i want to know your input/hands on experience on this, the standard mbx5t does not come with fuel filter, do i really need to get one?
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02-19-2007, 11:00 AM
I dont know or anyone ever having a problem with a filter.....
everybody I have ever raced with runs at least one filter.... the stone filter in the tank is OK but you should get a good screen filter, like Mugen or Kyosho..... THE ANGRY PEAR IS BACK
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02-19-2007, 11:02 AM
i dunno man, I am just trying to confirm what they are saying. A lot of them share the same feelings on it
 one guys statement: for every 1 person that has had no problems running one. there are 10 that have had problems.
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02-19-2007, 11:09 AM
dont believe anything you read on truggyracers, those dudes are bashers.
They dont know what they are talking about. I would rather change a filter if it goes bad ( witch I have never seen ) or destroy a $300 engine. Just a thought........ THE ANGRY PEAR IS BACK
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02-19-2007, 11:50 AM
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GS RACING, TQ FUEL, FASTLANE GRAPHIX, CZECH-IT-OUT
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02-19-2007, 11:59 AM
I can only comment on my experiences....
Factory tanks/internal filters on: Revo - fine (the blown engine wasn't dirt in the fuel related) RC10GT - fine TTR ST-1 - fine two HPI RS4's - both fine Now, I do make it a point to keep the top of the tank/cap clean as I can so crap won't get in the tank, but racers who are pitting with slop all over the truck during a race can't control that, so the potential for dirt in the tank is higher for them than a basher, who can refuel carefully.
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02-19-2007, 12:09 PM
that makes sense Dave, thx for stopping by and sharing your thoughts/experiences........so I think I'm gonna run with one..................Shinner if you read this, and you have a filter from prospec kit, hit me up via pm plz
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02-19-2007, 12:55 PM
The only other thing I've read/heard....make sure to keep the o-ring in good shape or you can get an air leak at that point, just like a bad tank lid seal.
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02-19-2007, 01:12 PM
I'm guilty of not running them, I should but I don't.
(it's kinda like wearing a condom with my ex-wife, people should but they don't) 
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02-19-2007, 02:44 PM
dumass i told u run two itll be fine lol man dont let the bashers of truggyracers warp ur mind lol
www.czech-it-out-graphics.com 1/29/07 never forget....TTT  Bringing old know-it-all blow hards back to reallity at a forum near you "Always Imitated, Never Duplicated"
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02-19-2007, 03:53 PM
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THE ANGRY PEAR IS BACK
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02-19-2007, 04:18 PM
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 and Im just reading and absorbing info at this point, some may be bs, and some may not.......................but I do appreciate all the info dudes
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02-19-2007, 05:33 PM
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F.U. Mike....... I know because his dad was behind me and G. at tech for the rcpro finals and he failed because of to much fuel...... THE ANGRY PEAR IS BACK
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