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Old 7-06-2008, 4:29 AM
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VG30 in a buggy?

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After a disaster with a pull start 21VG not fitting into my newly built M1B turbo I'm revisiting engine choices - in particular the O.S. VG30 it seems to be primarily designed for truggies / monter trucks but would there be any draw backs to dropping this lump into my buggy?? Cheap engine for the power you see....
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Old 7-06-2008, 7:05 AM
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as far as dropping right in, i dont know, but im if it did fit, it would be awesome with the right gearing, ofna has a buggy with a .28 in it, so im sure a .30vg would work well, i would to see a vid if you decide on that engine, bet it would rip!
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Old 7-06-2008, 9:09 AM
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Yeah - I think it would be pretty quick - dunno about competition legalities though - or whether the gearing on the M1B would be right...
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Old 7-06-2008, 11:56 AM
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gearing is an easy fix, i say go for it!
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Old 7-06-2008, 3:24 PM
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Well the VG30 is ordered - lets see what happens.........
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Old 7-06-2008, 3:41 PM
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cant wait, you should take a vid, if you can
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Old 7-07-2008, 5:25 AM
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The Ofna LX 0ne now comes with the Force .32. I have one and it goes hard, once I put a 16 tooth clutchbell on it. It came standard 14 but topped out REAL quick. Now I might look for a 15 and see if it covers the best of both worlds.
Definately not race legal though..
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Old 8-04-2008, 10:54 AM
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Well I did'nt try it in the end - sold the VG30 on and went down the Novarossi route...
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