RobH
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Yesterday (Sunday), I finally got out to my local 1/8 scale buggy track. This was accutally the first time I've eaver seen a nitro R/C run aside from my own. This was my first chance to compare my buggy with those of other people. I have a Hot Bodies Lightning Pro w/ Hyper 8-port Race.
I had no idea what expect out of the 8-port Race. It didn't take long, however, to realize that it does not accelertate as well as other engines on the track. I went back to the auction where I bought my 8-port race:
I did a little searching on the RB C4 and C5 as the RB Concepts line of engines is very popular. I found this C5 owner talking about his engine:
What I'm trying to drive home here is that the 8-port Race, like the C5, is a top-end engine. European buggy tracks are built for this type of engine because of the long staight aways. American buggy tracks are more like motorcross with tight turns and short straight aways.
I just had my LHS order me a 12 tooth bell. Also, the stock pipe from the old .21BB is holding me a back a little too. I may be able to bump it up a bit, but I feel I should have purchased an engine designed more for bottom-end racing.
Anyway, I wanted to throw this out there for you guys so you know how the 8-Port Race performs. It's not a bad engine. It's just more suited for long straight aways.
Also, any suggestions on how to get more bottom end out of a top-end engine (aside from changing the clutch bell)?
Thanks,
Robert
I had no idea what expect out of the 8-port Race. It didn't take long, however, to realize that it does not accelertate as well as other engines on the track. I went back to the auction where I bought my 8-port race:
It [8-port race] is designed with thorough bred buggy competitions in mind as it has features that are only available from RB C4/C5, and Novarossi RX21 series of racing motors.
I did a little searching on the RB C4 and C5 as the RB Concepts line of engines is very popular. I found this C5 owner talking about his engine:
I run a RB C5 and with the right gearing and clutch setup is untouchable, its a long stroke engine so the top end is incredible when it comes up on the pipe and strong bottom end can be found (12 tooth bell).
What I'm trying to drive home here is that the 8-port Race, like the C5, is a top-end engine. European buggy tracks are built for this type of engine because of the long staight aways. American buggy tracks are more like motorcross with tight turns and short straight aways.
I just had my LHS order me a 12 tooth bell. Also, the stock pipe from the old .21BB is holding me a back a little too. I may be able to bump it up a bit, but I feel I should have purchased an engine designed more for bottom-end racing.
Anyway, I wanted to throw this out there for you guys so you know how the 8-Port Race performs. It's not a bad engine. It's just more suited for long straight aways.
Also, any suggestions on how to get more bottom end out of a top-end engine (aside from changing the clutch bell)?
Thanks,
Robert