DDM dominator

[john w.]

I ordered the dominator pipe. Will the body need to trimmed for it? Also is a different carb a good upgrade to get?

 

[Deluge]

Are you talking about the side pipe? If so, you'll need to trim the body a bit. As far as upgrading your carb, depends on your skill level. Some carbs can be tricky to get running right. What carb do you currently have?

 

[john w.]

Yes the side pipe is the one I ordered. I haven't got the truck yet it will be here tomorrow, so it just has stock carb. I used to be pretty good at engine tuning so I'm sure I'll pick it up again quick. Just trying to get some good upgrades ready.

 

[Deluge]

I'm not entirely sure what the Redcats are coming with these days, but when I had one it came with a 668 which had a bit of lag during acceleration. The most common carb upgrade was a 813 or a 990. The 813 has an internal acceleration pump which helps with acceleration. The 990 is basically the same carb, just without the acceleration pump. I ran a 990 and loved it.

 

[john w.]

990 is what I was looking into.

 

[designed2survive]

990 is what I was looking into.

The 990 is a great carb. Just keep in mind that it doesn't have a choke. For some it's an issue, but for most it's not a deal breaker.

The 1107 is also another option for a great carb and it has a choke.

 

[john w.]

I didn't know that you had to drill holes for the dominator pipe. Anything I should be aware of before I do it?

 

[john w.]

Going to flip my tank around for the pipe install. How do I remove the center drive shaft?

 

[john w.]

Finally got it figured out. Now just have to wait for my paint and liquid mask to get here then break her in.

 

[designed2survive]

@john w. Look good! For the center driveshaft removal, you'll need to remove the rear assembly as a unit.

Why don't you do the break in without the body while you wait for paint? I don't use bodies anymore on any of my builds. The air cooling is improved and helpful, specially during break in.

 

[john w.]

@john w. Look good! For the center driveshaft removal, you'll need to remove the rear assembly as a unit.

Why don't you do the break in without the body while you wait for paint? I don't use bodies anymore on any of my builds. The air cooling is improved and helpful, specially during break in.

Good idea