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I just installed a resonator pipe on my T-Maxx 2.5 today, and I have a few questions. I didn't get the chance to run in an open parking lot, like I normally do, however I did run it on the street for a few. Question is, when I went to put my finger over the stinger to kill it, I noticed the pipe was very hot! Now, I can put two and two together, and realize that on a regular vehicle you touch a muffler after you drive it, it's gonna be hot! What I'm concerned about, is the fact that the factory pipe never even got warm to the touch EVER. I know the properties of metal and plastic are night and day, just want to make sure this is normal??? It is my first nitro after all! Last question, the pipe was for a Revo 3.3, and I'm wondering, are these pipes tuned to their particular motor, or just a pipe in general?? Thanks

T.
 
Yep completely normal...aluminum conducts heat much better than plastic..:D

I'm pretty sure the resonator was designed and tuned for the 3.3, but I'm not sure what effect it will have on a 2.5. I'm sure someone will chime in with more info on that...

I'm running one with my picco .21 and it seems to work fine. I drilled my stinger out to 1/4 inch though...
 
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well, it was definitely more responsive on take off, and seemed to have more pep to it! However, I really wont know until I take it to my usual stomping grounds at the entertainment complex up the road. The street pavement here at the house is that old concrete that gets slick as glass when it gets wet, I'm sure you know the type. When I run it on the street, even when its dry, I can't get it to hook up, it'll just spin on take off. When I get another day off, I'll take it down to the complex, and test it out. I did notice it was idling higher than normal, but that's an easy fix. DrDoom, do you have the picco .21 on a T-Maxx?

T.
 
Yea it's normal to get hot. You shouldn't put your finger over the stinger to stop the engine. You should pinch the fuel line going to the carberator to kill it. When you put your finger over the pipe it leaves unburned fuel in the engine
 
You shouldn't be putting your finger over the stinger to shut if off anyway.. it's not the best thing for your finger or your engine. Pinch the fuel line to shut it off.
 
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its totally normal what i would do is buy a rubber boot exhaust tip cover it not only keeps your body from being greasy but it doesn't get hot
 
Yeah, I'm fully aware of pinching the fuel line and all, but its just a pain in the ass, to have to un-do the clips and remove the body, blah, blah, you know the drill. Thanks for the info.

T.
 
Morpheus You should look into that pipe from RD logics with the stinger outlet that points out that opening to the rear of you reciver and antenna. I hate messing my bodies with that oil run off ect ect ... It will take the paint right off the body and is a bia to clean !
 

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