12LikesProtek LS-5
04-12-2017, 08:11 PM
#17
I've been running two. So far they're running well. Haven't put enough fuel through them to be totally certain but power and economy has been pretty decent.
04-12-2017, 09:41 PM
#18
Will definitely do some reviews on it. Amain recommended I use byrons 25% Gen2 worlds blend for break in and racing for fuel.
Evoking1230, I Was very close to pulling the trigger on the losi RTR after seeing your thread and reviews on it. But I went the kit route after much debate. I will say that building the Kit was fun, and I could probably take it apart in no time. But at the same time, I'm still learning all of the different fine tuning techniques for suspension,steering, and all that jazz, and I've been looking at a rolling car with no engine or electronics for almost a month now....
04-12-2017, 09:45 PM
#19
I looked at the instructions/manual online at Amain for both the novarossi p5 and protek ls5, virtually identical. But I didn't see anything in them about engine break in procedure, did yours come with a Manual that has recommended break in procedures ? Seems like most all of the break in procedures and the break in bible sticky I've read on here and watched on YouTube advise use of a engine warmer which I did not opt to purchase, I've never used them on RTR nitro engines I ran in years past for break in, you can still break in an engine without one correct ?
04-13-2017, 03:20 AM
#20
I looked at the instructions/manual online at Amain for both the novarossi p5 and protek ls5, virtually identical. But I didn't see anything in them about engine break in procedure, did yours come with a Manual that has recommended break in procedures ? Seems like most all of the break in procedures and the break in bible sticky I've read on here and watched on YouTube advise use of a engine warmer which I did not opt to purchase, I've never used them on RTR nitro engines I ran in years past for break in, you can still break in an engine without one correct ?
04-17-2017, 07:23 PM
#22
Pinch would be an understatement. That engine had a dang death grip on the flywheel if the piston starts out at TDC. Lol but after a few tanks on break in it definitely loosened up some. If you don't buy the pre-broke in engine. Definitely get an engine warmer. My hair dryer didn't do squat for it
04-17-2017, 08:16 PM
#23
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Will definitely do some reviews on it. Amain recommended I use byrons 25% Gen2 worlds blend for break in and racing for fuel.
Evoking1230, I Was very close to pulling the trigger on the losi RTR after seeing your thread and reviews on it. But I went the kit route after much debate. I will say that building the Kit was fun, and I could probably take it apart in no time. But at the same time, I'm still learning all of the different fine tuning techniques for suspension,steering, and all that jazz, and I've been looking at a rolling car with no engine or electronics for almost a month now....
Evoking1230, I Was very close to pulling the trigger on the losi RTR after seeing your thread and reviews on it. But I went the kit route after much debate. I will say that building the Kit was fun, and I could probably take it apart in no time. But at the same time, I'm still learning all of the different fine tuning techniques for suspension,steering, and all that jazz, and I've been looking at a rolling car with no engine or electronics for almost a month now....
I'm rather happy with the RTR and already started upgrading key components and when Im done, it will be very close if not a full blown kit 3.0. Annnnddd now I want a truggy or e-buggy
04-17-2017, 08:20 PM
#24
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Will definitely do some reviews on it. Amain recommended I use byrons 25% Gen2 worlds blend for break in and racing for fuel.
Evoking1230, I Was very close to pulling the trigger on the losi RTR after seeing your thread and reviews on it. But I went the kit route after much debate. I will say that building the Kit was fun, and I could probably take it apart in no time. But at the same time, I'm still learning all of the different fine tuning techniques for suspension,steering, and all that jazz, and I've been looking at a rolling car with no engine or electronics for almost a month now....
Evoking1230, I Was very close to pulling the trigger on the losi RTR after seeing your thread and reviews on it. But I went the kit route after much debate. I will say that building the Kit was fun, and I could probably take it apart in no time. But at the same time, I'm still learning all of the different fine tuning techniques for suspension,steering, and all that jazz, and I've been looking at a rolling car with no engine or electronics for almost a month now....
08-03-2017, 07:18 AM
#25
So my return to nitro after 4 years off I decided this would be my first motor for my tekno nb.4, so glad I did. I bought the prerun version idled 3 tanks, 3 half speed tanks, 3 short full speeds tanks.... 1 rain delayed club race 2heats and 20min main then I was off to futaba challenge ....got over 8min easly and cleared the triple there every time ....0 flame outs it'll run 230-260 ...and has one of the strongest idles I've seen ....I went up from a 13t to a 14t and still had to soften the clutch once I put a race tune on it ....ran a 9901 w/41021 header actually going to try the 3mm shorter 41031 header on slick tracks to calm the bottom down even more and add some top end...
I've ran so many p5's and p5 copies over the years, something about this mito carb has me intrigued makes a little more run time and is easier to tune.....if you are having any problems reset the needles to factory settings ....in my opinion the mid range is super sensitive use half hour's if any ....
I've ran so many p5's and p5 copies over the years, something about this mito carb has me intrigued makes a little more run time and is easier to tune.....if you are having any problems reset the needles to factory settings ....in my opinion the mid range is super sensitive use half hour's if any ....
08-10-2017, 08:38 AM
#26
So my return to nitro after 4 years off I decided this would be my first motor for my tekno nb.4, so glad I did. I bought the prerun version idled 3 tanks, 3 half speed tanks, 3 short full speeds tanks.... 1 rain delayed club race 2heats and 20min main then I was off to futaba challenge ....got over 8min easly and cleared the triple there every time ....0 flame outs it'll run 230-260 ...and has one of the strongest idles I've seen ....I went up from a 13t to a 14t and still had to soften the clutch once I put a race tune on it ....ran a 9901 w/41021 header actually going to try the 3mm shorter 41031 header on slick tracks to calm the bottom down even more and add some top end...
I've ran so many p5's and p5 copies over the years, something about this mito carb has me intrigued makes a little more run time and is easier to tune.....if you are having any problems reset the needles to factory settings ....in my opinion the mid range is super sensitive use half hour's if any ....
I've ran so many p5's and p5 copies over the years, something about this mito carb has me intrigued makes a little more run time and is easier to tune.....if you are having any problems reset the needles to factory settings ....in my opinion the mid range is super sensitive use half hour's if any ....
What type of fuel / % nitro are you running ?
Also which plug are you running ?
I believe it came with the C6TGC, which is what I've been using. I also picked up a C5TGN since AMain's website says it can be used in any temperature range but have yet to use it. Also picked up a CTO7, thought I might try colder plug since I live in Georgia and we have Very hot and very humid summers. Any suggestions on best plug for this engine ? I haven't been able to get the tunning down perfect yet, I think I'm missing something once I start trying to tune my low speed needle and idle screw, my car feels a little sluggish coming out of corners and on the bottom end, I noticed most other buggys on the track were pretty quick and snappy through the corners. In the main event of my first race, my engine kept dying every time I would land a jump, & I have yet to figure it out. I'm running it in a tekno nb48.3 with the stock 15t clutch bell
08-10-2017, 07:05 PM
#27
What type of fuel / % nitro are you running ?
Also which plug are you running ?
I believe it came with the C6TGC, which is what I've been using. I also picked up a C5TGN since AMain's website says it can be used in any temperature range but have yet to use it. Also picked up a CTO7, thought I might try colder plug since I live in Georgia and we have Very hot and very humid summers. Any suggestions on best plug for this engine ? I haven't been able to get the tunning down perfect yet, I think I'm missing something once I start trying to tune my low speed needle and idle screw, my car feels a little sluggish coming out of corners and on the bottom end, I noticed most other buggys on the track were pretty quick and snappy through the corners. In the main event of my first race, my engine kept dying every time I would land a jump, & I have yet to figure it out. I'm running it in a tekno nb48.3 with the stock 15t clutch bell
Also which plug are you running ?
I believe it came with the C6TGC, which is what I've been using. I also picked up a C5TGN since AMain's website says it can be used in any temperature range but have yet to use it. Also picked up a CTO7, thought I might try colder plug since I live in Georgia and we have Very hot and very humid summers. Any suggestions on best plug for this engine ? I haven't been able to get the tunning down perfect yet, I think I'm missing something once I start trying to tune my low speed needle and idle screw, my car feels a little sluggish coming out of corners and on the bottom end, I noticed most other buggys on the track were pretty quick and snappy through the corners. In the main event of my first race, my engine kept dying every time I would land a jump, & I have yet to figure it out. I'm running it in a tekno nb48.3 with the stock 15t clutch bell
08-10-2017, 09:23 PM
#28
What pipe and header are you guys running with this motor? I picked on up to slap in my NB48.4 but I’ve not even built the buggy yet let alone started breaking in the motor. Current choices I have on hand are a Protek 2090 and matching header, a novarossi 41021 header and a 9901 pipe and 2096 pipe.
I’ve no idea how the 2090 would react with a nova based motor but I’ve ran the 2096/41021 with a p5xl and liked it a lot and this is very similar.
I’ve no idea how the 2090 would react with a nova based motor but I’ve ran the 2096/41021 with a p5xl and liked it a lot and this is very similar.
08-11-2017, 06:15 AM
#29
What pipe and header are you guys running with this motor? I picked on up to slap in my NB48.4 but I’ve not even built the buggy yet let alone started breaking in the motor. Current choices I have on hand are a Protek 2090 and matching header, a novarossi 41021 header and a 9901 pipe and 2096 pipe.
I’ve no idea how the 2090 would react with a nova based motor but I’ve ran the 2096/41021 with a p5xl and liked it a lot and this is very similar.
I’ve no idea how the 2090 would react with a nova based motor but I’ve ran the 2096/41021 with a p5xl and liked it a lot and this is very similar.
08-11-2017, 12:33 PM
#30
I run Byrons 30% in this for my buggy..Definitely dont have a problem with too much of a hit ...Engine runs well but I was hoping for more bottom end as I was planning to run it in Truggy...For the $ it is good, very smooth but it will just be a practice engine for me as I prefer my Samurai for racing..I'm running a 6.5 venturi so might try it with the 7 in the truck but our track has some big jumps