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i have two questions.

1. Can I still use my NOVA HEATSINK HEAD (since i got it for the .25) on the Hyper 8port or the Picco .26 or wasp .26?

2. which of these three engines will be the EASIEST TO TUNE AND BREAK-IN? iam not really good at tuning things, but i know what to do.
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Originally posted by pissant
i have two questions.

1. Can I still use my NOVA HEATSINK HEAD (since i got it for the .25) on the Hyper 8port or the Picco .26 or wasp .26?

2. which of these three engines will be the EASIEST TO TUNE AND BREAK-IN? iam not really good at tuning things, but i know what to do.
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- 1st Q, you may or may not be able to use your Nova head for the Hyper or Picco. Suggest you call Nova and ask, better not open it upon receiving so you can return in case you need it changed.

- 2nd Q, I heard a lot of good things about the .25 HPI because it only has 2 needles (high and low - no middle) I heard it is easier to tune.

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The heatsink head for the .25 won't work on the .26's. The .25 has four screws holding the head on, the .26 has 6.
 
The Picco .26 is very fast, very reliable, and very easy to tune. Be patient through the break in period and use the same plug that comes in the S-25, which is an HPI medium cold R4, and you will be a happy chappy.
 
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so wait the .25 engine is vey easy to tune?

iam so happy, i called hobbyshop and they changed my order from a hpi .25 head to a picco .26 head :w00t: , now where the heck can i get a cheap picco?

is the 15t/52t a ok setup for the picco .26?, also i need a fly wheel and a 3-shoe clutch set, which are the best for the .26?
 
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Mugen 3 Shoe all the way man! Also, good choice on the engine, the picco at my track is pretty much the fastest MT except for one with this Wasp but it comes down to tuning because those engines are pretty much the same. (Change your sig. buying the parts is 50%)
 
Yeah Mugen Seiki is a good way to go. Think you can find the parts pretty cheep on ebay. I got my three shoe clutch and flywheel from hobbie guyrc for $14.00 shipped. Now that's not bad. I picked up a three shoe GS Racing clutch and springs from the LHS for nearly the same price.
 

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