
TRX 2.5R • 7
TERMS TO KNOW
Terms to Know
You’ll find these Nitro R/C engine terms
throughout this section of the manual.
.15 -
.15 or “15” refers to the size of the engine.
The TRX 2.5R is .15 cubic inches or 2.5 cubic
centimeters (cc). The name “TRX 2.5R” is
derived from the cc measurement.
ABC
- Abbreviation for aluminum, brass, and
chrome. Refers to engine construction that
consists of an aluminum piston that slides in
a chrome-plated brass sleeve. The TRX 2.5R
uses ABC construction.
Air filter
- The air filter sits atop the carburetor
and prevents harmful dust and dirt from
entering the engine. Dirt ingestion is the
number one cause of premature engine
failure so the engine should never be run
without the air filter in place.
Big Block .15
- A .15 (2.5) engine that uses a
larger crankcase size and longer stroke than
typical .15 engines. Generally only used for
specific racing classes.
Break-in
- Break-in is the procedure for running
a brand new engine according to specific
instructions. This correctly prepares the
engine for normal running. The break-in
procedure can be different for different
makes of engines. Follow the Traxxas
directions for break-in exactly.
Carb
- Abbreviation for carburetor.
Carburetor
- The carburetor atomizes (mixes)
the fuel with the air so that the engine can
burn it. There are two types of carburetors;
slide carbs and barrel carbs. The TRX 2.5R
uses the superior slide carburetor design.
Clean-out
- Cleaning-out is a condition that
occurs when the engine is accelerating and
the fuel mixture becomes sufficiently lean to
allow the engine to continue into its upper
RPM power band. It is usually characterized by
a noticeable decrease in blue exhaust smoke
and a dramatic increase in engine speed.
Combustion chamber
- The combustion
chamber is machined into the bottom of the
cylinder head. This is where the glow plug
ignites the fuel. The shape of the combustion
chamber is designed to promote more
efficient burning of the fuel.
Connecting rod
- The connecting rod
transfers the piston motion to the
crankshaft. The TRX 2.5R Racing Engine
uses a “knife-edged” connecting rod.
The aerodynamic, sharpened edges allow
it to “slice” through the pressurized air/fuel
mixture inside the crankcase.
Crankcase
- The engine “body” that contains all
of the running mechanical components.
Crankshaft
- The main shaft of the engine that
holds the reciprocating assembly.
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