ChitownRC

well i figured it was time. i couldn't wait any longer. (Thanks to tom from nitro toyz)

nice man, still a very capable truck; im sure the new version will be even better

yeah i was going to hold off but i couldnt resist the urge. i need to find a setup for a very loose track.

Voting for the CRT Pro, its nigh indestructable. The only thing I've broken on it ever was the carbon fiber steering brace. KHZ replacement is already on its way. And a hot mod 528xr makes it a monster to drive too.

Kinda funny watching all 4 tires balloon as I tried to nail the gas. Went no faster, made lots more noise, drank much more fuel, and blew a tire off the rim. Looked cool though. I need some badlands for the grass.

the steering brace felt a littleflimsy il buy the khz piece and wait till i break it to replace it.

528 is perfect for the track

cheesecake Wrote:the steering brace felt a littleflimsy il buy the khz piece and wait till i break it to replace it.

A good plan. A single hard hit on the nose is sometimes enough to break the brace. The KHZ peice will really fix that up. The only other pieces I've had trouble with breaking on my Jammin buggy is the Upper A/B block. If you start breaking it alot it might be a wise idea to get the KHZ peice.

Other upgrades I'd recommend a monomount (KHZ makes a nice quickchange one, and a Z-brace.

Both will help with flex around the engine preventing the cracking of the block or stripping of the CB.

Balls to the wall, but not nessesary at all is the BCE v2 chassis upgrade. I'm happy with my CRT as is without the BCE stuff. But I had a BCE chassis on my old jammin and it was very nice.

ELI,

I got a kick ass american flag czech painted body, matching wing with wrap and brand new holeshots mounted on crt wheels, with matching wheel stickers.

If interested I will just about give it away. I will try and post up some pics.

Here a link to the thread, when I was selling my truck. I think it was post 5. The body has some paint chips, and is not perfect but still cool enough to run.
http://www.chitownrc.com/buy-sell-trade/...post129323

nice ride!

thanks i cant wait to fire it up and get it broken in

Looks pretty good.

well i finished it im on my sixth tank of break in. i have to do it in between the rain showers so the ground is wet but it will have to do.

race tune that motor and go race. 6 tanks of break in arent necessary IMO. Take is slow the first 2-3 tanks and keep the temps at least 200-245 by wrapping a sock or foil around the head. After that start racing it .

no dude break it in right, those motors have alot of compression I wouldnt really start to beat on it until you have atleast half a gallon on it

well im going to continue for about 10-15 tanks total. i like this engine alot. i had to heat it up to about 150 degrees for it to turn over. i no longer need to heat it to get it to start.

Yeah don't rush it. Patience now will pay off big time down the road. The key is to get it up to prime temp early and keep it there. As it breaks in you can lean it out without spiking your temps. I learned the hard way. Don't rush.

cheese!!!

Please besure to get that motor HOTTER than 200!!!! Please! I just read on the grid that stephen Bess said that a prolonged (i.e. what your doing) will easily turn a 9 gallon motor into a 2 or 3 gallon motor.

Im just sayin i used to think the way you do, im going to the shortened break in and race tune method.... My p5x i just got has incredible pinch still and i run it hot (260-280) and i can tell that its going to last alot longer since its expanding and not just beating the compression out of itself

how hot should i get it up to for break in or should i start to race tune it a little now

That seem a little hot. I can see the logic in that but.....I would think you should get it up to operating temp asap and keep it there. As it breaks in you temps drop and you can lean it out to keep it in the sweet spot.

should i try to get it in the 230 range and keep it there

cheesecake Wrote:how hot should i get it up to for break in or should i start to race tune it a little now

235 to 250 IMO That will insure your not beating the living shit out of your rod bushing and that you ARE expanding that sleeve all the way. Personally alittle heat never hurt anything the way not enough heat will...

slaytanic Wrote:That seem a little hot. I can see the logic in that but.....I would think you should get it up to operating temp asap and keep it there. As it breaks in you temps drop and you can lean it out to keep it in the sweet spot.

Your right, it is alittle too hot but to get the performance i wanted at the stage the motor was at thats what it takes... Motor is still very tight and not nearly as strong as it will be in another gallon due to internal resistance.

alright cool some one else mentioned that to me the other day bvut i wasnt sure because everywhere else people were saying to take your time. and also how do you register on the grid i tried a while ago but it didnt work.

Man... I havve no idea! LoL!!! ive been on for like 3 or 4 years and really dont remeber how i did it

thanks for the help rocco