Recent content by JL1975

I'm asking what the general head temp should be. You can buy infared testers for $25 or so. They are widely used in the radio controlled arena to measure nitro engine head temps. My engine seems to be getting hot (250-300F). It starts bogging and I'm trying to trouble shoot it, seems to be the...

What should the head temp be on a blaster?

All parts on order. Went with the Vitos stroker. Every seal,gasket, bearing etc. will all be new so it will end up being a complete rebuild. Who makes the best pistons for these? My buddy ordered all of the stuff for me so I'm not certain which brand of piston I'm getting yet.

Just purchased a 2003 Blaster for $950. Extra quad for buddies etc. to go with my '08 Raptor 700. When we looked at it it seemed to be making some engine nois, piston slap etc. but then again many other Blasters seem to sound the same. Took it to the dunes on Sunday and piston seized. Pulled it...