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]So, good and bad news I went to the local RC shop, and I was told my motor is done due to it having really low compression, so that sucks, so I'm on the hunt for a new engine. Does anyone have recommendations for a new power train? I also found a controller and a receiver for a good price. It's 6 c...

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I found this video describing compression checking yeah I checked the motor and it does have the so called “Pinch”

I’ll do my research on the RC car and I’ll check if the motor is still good. Quick question is checking compression for a nitro engine like checking compression for a regular engine ?

Thank you so much I’ll update this thread when I get more parts.

Hello I got my first R/C car which is an rc10gt nitro I got it as a rolling shell from a family member it sat in a bin for a long time. And I thought I can restore it good thing is it has all the suspension components and transmission and engine but noting else and I don't know where to start. I wou...