break in / tuning instructions(sirio .18)

[wes]

I got a new siroio .18 engine for my tmaxx and i losst my break in/tuning instructions. could some one tell me what they are?

 

[FastEddy]

Go to their website and see if they are on line.

 

[SkyMaxx]

Another option is to give this thread a good read. It might give you a decent idea on how to break in your new engine.

https://www.rcnitrotalk.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7218

 

[wes]

Originally posted by SkyMaxx
Another option is to give this thread a good read. It might give you a decent idea on how to break in your new engine.

https://www.rcnitrotalk.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7218

thanks for the help!

 

[Mondo]

Sirio tuning

I got myself one of these little gems too.
It hasn't been fitted, but I did get an instruction manual with it

I believe they provide the carb at "factory settings", they don't detail what the factory settings actually are.
From what I've heard it's more or less what I've listed below:

LSN: 2-1/2 turns out
HSN 7 turns out

Sirio recommend you richen it out for initial break-in, they also state that you must run 5 tanks or more at low throttle (idle)
Most Sirio converts inform me that it takes in excess of a gallon of fuel to break in properly.
They also tell me the more it gets closer to break in, the cooler it actually runs, about 230°F! That's a lot lower than the original TRX 2.5!