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i'm wondering if it will be ok to use 20% byrons in the TM523 engines?
if not, what would be suggested to use?
also, does anyone have info on the ceo power mods stuff?
i was looking at their engine break in process, seemed like a decent option for me. i'm still pretty new to RC vehicles/engines. its also pretty cold out still, so it would be handy.
also interested in their engine mod. the standard engine mod says you will get more preformance, better fuel economy, and a more stable idle.
theres the ceo power mods link with more information, so you know what i'm talking about
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Not to get personal but how new are you to RC? Maybe just hook the motor up and run it just the way it is. Then if all else fails go for it. Seems like a great idea but maybe wait awhile. Just my 2 cents Posts: 43 | From: Norwalk CT | Registered: Feb 2008
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By the way. Sorry I did not answer you about the fuel. 20% byrons should be fine. As long as you get a good blue smoke trail your good.
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If you are pretty new to nitro engines then I suggest you to NOT use competition fuel because these just content the amount of oil that is really needed in case of a perfect set engine! If this is your first engine I further would suggest to use fuel with 12%-15% of oil.
Also don't use cheap 'n' weak fuel ... there's a reason for the low price!
[ 28. February 2008, 15:59: Message edited by: Stefan ]
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buying a new engine because i seriously spent over 20 hours messing with a picco .26 max , ended up having so much trouble i actually went to a hobby shop and had them try to work on it. they couldnt fix the engine and i ended up paying for NOTHING. i was so pissed after all that work and whatnot. but they gave me a replacement. so i tried the replacement and it was a whole 2nd nightmare. i dont know anyone in person who's into rc stuff, so i'm completely on my own. i spent weeks dealing with the old engine and its now 10 degree's outside.
have decided i want to try an rb engine. since i've had such awful luck with the .26max
the traxxas 3.3 motor i had initially, broke that in no problems. but the picco stuff seemed to have air leaks or who knows what.
and to answer the initial question, i guess i've been into it actively about 3 - 4 months.
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Ok, atebit, if you ran your TRX engine without problems then you shouldn't run into troubles with the RB engine, too. If you want you can visit a club. There you'll almost any time find an experienced person to have a look at your engine & co. And of course also this forum is a very good troubleshooter. But it's theoretical and so it "just" can point you in the right direction by telling you what the problem could be. Further it's better to break in your engine when it's getting warmer again (at least 50-55°F I would say) and to preheat the engine with a hairdryer. If you decide to use the RB methode for breaking in your engine it's also good to cover the head a bit to make sure to be right on temp.
Regarding the modding I would start to run the engine as it comes and check everything to keep the waranty. It's not needed to send in a whole new engine for modding so if you still feel you want the modding after 1 or 2 gallons then this is still ok.
But almost everybody who run a TM523 in his Revo has more than enough power throughout the whole rpm range .
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i run the byrons 20% and love it. it has 16% oil if i remember right. i was running monster horsepower with 12% oil switch to byrons and the engine actually runs better and easier to tune. good choice id stick with it
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