Reddit reviews Duratrax DTXP3100 Flashpoint Infrared Temperature Gauge
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Small, hand-held gauge reads temperatures from -27 to +428°f (-33 to +220° C) without requiring direct contactEasy to use: simply point, push a button, and read results right away (either Fahrenheit or Celcius) on the LCD display screenGreat for RC engines, Electric motors, ESCs, battery packs, sealing irons, and moreAuto-off timer shuts off temp Gauge after 15 seconds idle to preserve battery lifeIncludes temperature gauge, Lithium battery, and wrist strap
Yes, you're fine.
You will need a heat gun. I have this but this lower end one is more than sufficient. I have the more expensive one for curing epoxies and such. I also use it for breaking in new engines or starting engines when it's cold out. I also have a temp gun to check when the engine is heated up.
Check the top of the head next to the glow plug for 180 degrees and then fire it up. If it's an engine that's broken in, I'll just heat it up until it's around 150 on a cold day and get it going. If you don't want to buy a temp gun, just heat the engine up until it's hot enough that you can't hold your finger on it for more than 1-2 seconds without feeling like it's burning you.
Just remember you're going to have to retune as the weather swings to even more extreme colds in the winter or as the weather warms up. Fall/spring are the worst because you tend to have to retune literally every day and sometimes even throughout the day to keep it running.
The Velineon system comes with a VXL ESC that rated for 2S lipos. It's plug and play with your Slash. Replace the motor - throw your pinion on it and mesh the gears - bolt in the esc - plug everything up and you're off to the races. Your batteries should already have the traxxas high current connectors on them.
Glad I could help you - I really like the Velineon motor, you'll enjoy it they are a blast! Not sure what happened to your other motor - sounds like it may have gotten to hot. So probably wouldn't be a bad idea to pick yourself up a cheap IR heat gun/sensor. I use a Duratrax Flashpoint but if you have a harbor freight around you they have a gun style on for like $15 or cheaper. Make sure you stay under 200 F on the velineon - which on 2S with stock gearing and tires shouldn't be an issue at all.
If it’s made for a car with the same engine and header you should be good to go. You just gotta make sure your engine is running the right temps
With that being said keep an eye on your engine temps make sure you keep the engine temperature at least 190 degrees Fahrenheit and don’t let it get above 230 degrees
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