63LikesThe New Werks B5 .21 Racing Engine
10-13-2010 | 07:13 PM
#5641
I would go with a at least a 1.0 spring, maybe the 1.1's but ur gonna be doing more maintenance, I run 1.1's but they require more maintenance because of the slippage and heat but I dont mind I like the snap, the 053 or the jp4 would be decent, see which one you like.... they are both good all around pipes. My personal choice if i had to choose would be the 053. These cars with the right tires(soft and sticky) can be driven real hard, they have way more rear traction then the off road buggies do on. A .28 even a B7 pro shouldnt be that hard to drive, maybe u should look at your setup and tires if its that difficult to control. Also your not gonna lose any top with a B5 compared to a B7 pro, the B7 pros are awesome but dont rip on top like the B5's and 6's do..... I have had several of the B7 Pro-C's with 2013 and 3014 pipe.
I appreciate all your help. I'll let you know what I think of the B5 after I get some track time with it.
10-14-2010 | 02:05 PM
#5646
You don't have to run the same brand plug as the motor. I've run the 97T and the P3 with great results on the B5. It's not as if an OS plug is going to blow up a Werks motor. You'll be fine, your tune is most important.
10-14-2010 | 02:26 PM
#5647
you feel differently then i do, That's ok. There called opinions.
10-14-2010 | 02:45 PM
#5648
OS and OD plugs are nowhere near as good as the Werk's in the Werk's engine...sure you can ram any plug into any engine and make it work, but its not going to work as good or tune as nicely.......And in the case of a modifed Werk's yes a OD or OS can ruin the engine as the coils are nowhere near as durable and quite prone to dropping out into the engine...
10-14-2010 | 02:46 PM
#5649
Werks plugs give you the best tune by far!!!!!!!!!!!!
10-14-2010 | 02:49 PM
#5650
Oh I know, OD's are cheap and do run very good but what's cheaper, a $5 plug or a $9 that lasts twice as long?
Plus, not every plug and engine combo works. Try running a Nova plug in an OS. You WILL end up with a leaking head.
10-14-2010 | 03:01 PM
#5651
I agree but there is one problem. Star plugs (Werks, Sirio, etc.) are the best on the planet. Maybe the original GRP Ninja can match it but that's about it. I even run the Star made plugs in Nova onroad motors (very hard on plugs) and NOTHING lasts longer or runs better. So, if you are running a Star based motor, why not run the plug that not only fits perfectly but is also the best?
Oh I know, OD's are cheap and do run very good but what's cheaper, a $5 plug or a $9 that lasts twice as long?
Plus, not every plug and engine combo works. Try running a Nova plug in an OS. You WILL end up with a leaking head.
Oh I know, OD's are cheap and do run very good but what's cheaper, a $5 plug or a $9 that lasts twice as long?
Plus, not every plug and engine combo works. Try running a Nova plug in an OS. You WILL end up with a leaking head.
10-14-2010 | 03:23 PM
#5652
As do I. Since Nova plugs went down the tubes I would say they are my third favorite behind Star and original GRPs (if you can find the darn things). Haven't had a chance to try the newer GRPs yet but I hear they aren't what they used to be. Joaquin says the Nova plug problems have been fixed but haven't dared to find out yet.
10-15-2010 | 06:16 AM
#5655
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